Mireya Vilar, Senior Nutrition Consultant at the World Bank, examines the rising double burden of malnutrition in South Asia, where undernutrition coexists with surging rates of overweight and obesity. Drawing from the Investment Framework for Nutrition 2024, she presents innovative actionable solutions at the intersection of nutrition and climate change. She highlights the critical role of breastfeeding as both a health and climate-smart solution, as well as the economic costs of obesity and the urgent need for policy reforms to promote healthier diets, ranging from fiscal measures to food system reforms. By scaling up targeted nutrition programs and integrating multi-sectoral strategies, South Asia can improve health outcomes, reduce economic burdens, and build a more resilient food system for the future.

The fourth edition of the Knowledge Exchange Series features pre-recorded expert videos for participants to watch ahead of a 90-minute dialogue session. In collaboration with SAPLING, this series showcases innovative solutions emerging in South Asia, offering practical, actionable strategies to address key challenges at the intersection of agrifood systems, nutrition, and climate change.