Global Cause
World Food Day
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Tackling hunger more important than ever
As COVID-19 forces the world to rethink systems of trade and commerce, we need to ensure that the most vulnerable are not forgotten. The fact is we are not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030. Far from it. The number of hungry people in the world has been...
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Farmers are the frontline stewards of the environment
Plenty of companies these days recognise the importance of sustainability, but few can care as much as people who actually live off the land and depend on the environment like the farmers who own Arla Foods. The farmers who own our cooperative are the first to feel passionate about animal welfare, soil health, water usage,...
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Food fortification is critical to pandemic response
The COVID-19 pandemic has stunned and paralysed nations around the world. In even the wealthiest countries, health systems have been overwhelmed and lockdown measures have left many people with little to no income, struggling to pay bills and buy food. Low- and middle-income countries are facing similar but greater challenges, compounded by already difficult conditions...
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Tackling disruption to Asia’s food supply chain due to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to unfold, its impact in Asia has been felt across the economy, severely diminishing growth prospects. Increased poverty levels and disrupted supply chains have significantly impacted food getting from farm to fork. Agriculture and food value chains play a vital role in Asia’s economy. The outbreak of COVID-19 underscores an urgency to...
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Putting nature first is good for business
COVID-19 is a stark reminder of how ignoring biophysical risks can have catastrophic health and economic impacts at the global scale. How we use the land and ocean currently endangers 7% of threatened or near-threatened species, but, there are wins for business and nature if we start to change our ways. By implementing nature-positive solutions...
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When schools close, children go hungry
For over 27 years, Breadline Africa has worked to support vulnerable children in South Africa, providing early childhood development infrastructure to disadvantaged communities. Many South African children do not have adequate spaces to learn, so, by converting shipping containers into classrooms, libraries, kitchen and toilet units, we provide thousands of children with the opportunity to...
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Changing the tide: sustainable food from the ocean
Global food systems must change to deliver healthy and sustainable diets while respecting people and planet. Could the ocean be a solution to this challenge? The ocean covers 70% of the earth, yet only 5% is currently used for food production. While the ocean offers huge potential, 93% of wild fisheries are already fully or...
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Conventional agriculture is destroying forests at the rate of three football pitches a minute
In response to the devastating escalation of fires in the Amazon, one of the most frequently-asked questions is: “How can we feed a growing human population, while protecting precious natural habitats such as rainforests?” This question is especially timely on World Food Day, given that cattle ranching and soy cultivation are the main drivers of...
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Why we need World Food Day more than ever
World Food Day 2019 links healthy diet with Zero Hunger says Dr Anna Lartey, Director of Nutrition and Food Systems, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. World Food Day is one of the most important days in the United Nations calendar, organised in more than 150 countries. When it was established almost 40...
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Malnutrition is a world health crisis, says WHO expert
Malnutrition is a complex problem to solve but, as levels of undernutrition and obesity rise, something must be done, says leading food health expert Dr Francesco Branca. Dysfunctional global food systems are fuelling soaring levels of malnutrition and causing a world health crisis. Dr Francesco Branca, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health and...