food insecurity

A “Hunger Catastrophe” in the Making

Grain shipments at Port of Novorossiysk. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Understanding the Current Global Food Crisis

The global food system is in crisis for the third time in fifteen years. Food prices are hitting all-time highs, pushing hundreds of millions of people deeper into poverty and food insecurity and threatening political stability in regions around the world.  The World Food Programme has called the current situation a “hunger catastrophe,” noting that …

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Africa in 2050

The continent will face vast challenges. Dealing with them is a global priority.

Take explosive population growth, acute vulnerability to future climate change, and social vulnerability.  Stir well and bake. That’s a recipe for trouble. It’s also Africa in 2050. Overcoming the resulting problems is among humanity’s greatest challenges. Currently, 490 million Africans live below the extreme poverty level ($2/day per person). The number is rising but the …

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