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Future of Food
Somalia's worst drought in four decades means millions need aid
The Horn of Africa region is facing its driest conditions in over four decades, and 4 million Somalis could be acutely malnourished by the end of the year.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
This starchy wondercrop could help alleviate food insecurity
Could enset, a starchy crop known as the false banana, alleviate world hunger? Food insecurity is in focus after COVID-19 exacerbated famine and inequality.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets could save you money – new research
Study reveals that a vegan diet costs a third less than current “western” diets with high amounts of meat and dairy, in high-income countries like the UK.
SDG 04: Quality Education
Global Shapers Community Celebrating a Decade of Impact
The World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, a network of young people who volunteer their time and experiences to drive dialogue, action and change celebrates its 10 Year Anniver...
SDIS2021
SDIS21: Fairer Economies - What are the challenges in making economies more sustainable?
COVID-19 set back progress on poverty, hunger and inequality –and we're off track to meet many SDGs. Now, the climate crisis threatens to make it worse.
Geopolitics
3 global issues governments can solve at a local level
Governments are failing to find multilateral solutions to global problems. We examine solutions to three challenges: nutrition, water and digital literacy.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
World hunger surged in 2020, with 1 in 10 people on Earth undernourished
A UN report shows that those who are hungry grew by 118 million people from 2019 meaning that 10% of the world's population were undernourished in 2020.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
This is how COVID-19 has affected world hunger
A United Nations report shows that the number of undernourished people rose to around 768 million last year, equivalent to 10% of the world's population.
India
COVID-19 is creating a hunger catastrophe in India – here's an opportunity to break the cycle
COVID-19 has exacerbated hunger and poverty in India. Solutions should address food insecurity now and provide livelihood opportunities for the future.
SDG 01: No Poverty
Ending hunger and poverty are the top priorities for global public: Forum, Ipsos poll
Ending hunger and poverty and improving health for everyone are what most people want around the world, a new global survey has found.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
Ending global hunger need not cost the earth – if we invest now
In the midst of a climate emergency, the COVID-19 crisis has left up to 132 million additional people facing hunger. We need more innovation and investment in agriculture.
SDI2020
Fairer Economies: What are the challenges in making economies more sustainable?
COVID-19 threatens to widen disparities, but the Great Reset is an opportunity to help the most vulnerable and address poverty, hunger and inequality.
Future of Food
These 5 charts show the impact COVID-19 is having on children around the world
An additional 6.7 million children could suffer from wasting due to the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19, according to recent reports.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Global hunger fell for decades, but it's rising again
Almost 690 million people in the world were undernourished in 2019 – that’s 8.9% of the world population, a new UN report says. This figure could exceed 840 million by 2030 if current tre...
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Africa is facing a food crisis due to COVID-19. These seeds could help prevent it
African farmers are under threat from floods, droughts, pests and the coronavirus pandemic. The right seeds for nutritious crops could help them fight back
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