The UK, Somalia, the UAE, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation organized a global summit aimed at enhancing food security through science and innovation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the urgency of addressing hunger globally, stating, “In a world of abundance, no one should die from a lack of food, and no parent should ever have to watch their child starve.”
Amid this, the UK announced plans for a “virtual hub” for innovation in food production, known as CGIAR, which focuses on flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat, and more. The UK also partnered with the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) to encourage major food companies to produce healthier and more sustainable products.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the food stabilization initiative running in partnership with the UK, addressing the issues of food insecurity and climate change in Somalia.
However, some critics argue that addressing the inequalities behind food insecurity is essential. Analyst Steve Wiggins acknowledges technology as a tool but emphasizes addressing poverty, marginalization, and vulnerability as fundamental factors driving hunger. Meanwhile, Nick Nisbett emphasizes the need to tackle inequalities in food security.
The global food crisis has worsened, with more than 122 million more people now facing hunger than in 2019, as per the United Nations. Ongoing conflicts, the war in Ukraine, and the COVID-19 pandemic have created a “perfect storm” impacting food supplies. The urgent need for comprehensive solutions to global food insecurity is underscored by almost 600 million people projected to face hunger by 2030.
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