The Belém Declaration marks a turning point: Social protection is no longer just a stopgap for climate shocks. And it must be at the center of any strategy to reduce global hunger.
Author: Maximo Torero
This Land Is Their Land: Stop Paying Big Farms to Degrade the Land that Feeds Us
Land degradation is the result of farmers’ choices shaped by government policy, not an inevitable outcome of agriculture.
Reimagining Agriculture for Young People
An aging agricultural workforce bodes ill for our ability to feed the world. To entice young people to work in food systems, policymakers should demonstrate the industry’s breadth, while providing them with the resources and skills to modernize farming and build sustainable, innovative agribusinesses.
A World Still Hungry: The Uneven Toll of Food Inflation
The full-blown food crisis predicted during the pandemic never materialized, showing the global agrifood system has built resilience to withstand shocks like pandemics, wars, and economic swings. The past five years offer lessons on what worked and what didn’t.
Hunger Rises in Africa, But Some Countries Are Beating the Odds
Gambia, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Zimbabwe all reduced hunger even as food prices soared and hunger rose across the continent.
India Can Turn Hunger Gains Into Lasting Change
India’s gains in fighting hunger are the result of its policy investments in food security.
Latin America and the Caribbean Lead the Way Toward a Future Without Hunger
On a planet with enough resources to feed everyone, hunger is a man-made tragedy.
Can Fintech Help Migrants Make Better Remittance Decisions and Improve Financial Inclusion?
Fintech has the potential to enhance financial inclusion and welfare for low-income migrants, but its benefits may be limited for migrants with lower financial literacy.
Investing in Agrifood Systems Is a Safer Bet than Military Spending
Shifting from relentless military spending to sustainable investments in stability isn’t just necessary—it’s urgent.
Solar Cars and “Solar Cows”: Two Promises Toward a Sustainable Tomorrow
As we explore the green frontier with solar cars and solar cows, a holistic approach considering the entire lifecycle of these technologies is fundamental.
New FAO Road Map: How to Eradicate Hunger Within the 1.5°C Limit (Español)
Our global roadmap is more than a guide; It is a call to action, a collective commitment to redefine and restructure the way we produce and consume food.
10 Trillion Dollars, the Hidden Costs of Our Food (Español)
For low-income countries, the hidden costs of agri-food systems represent more than a quarter of their GDP, and half of these costs are social costs due to poverty and malnutrition.
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