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War and Weather Take Further Toll on Food Security
In the past two years, food prices have surged worldwide as a confluence of factors converged, bring
ing food insecurity to a new level globally.,
In response to social unrest, increased food protectionism hurts efforts to improve food security.
, Extreme weather—more severe droughts, flooding, landslides, and unexpected frost due to global warming—are also damaging crops worldwide at an increasing frequency and volume.
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Creating Equitable Food Systems with Holistic, Data-Based Solutions
As executive director of the World Food Programme, I saw firsthand destitute hunger causing pain and
suffering in communities around the world.,
Research and experience confirm that an equitable food system is driven by resilient enterprises.
, Reactionary solutions are insufficient for solving the food and malnutrition crisis. Of course, philanthropic and government programs must support an adequate social safety net and deploy humanitarian assistance.
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Climate and Health: Malaria Shows What’s at Stake
Climate change could have catastrophic health consequences, particularly for the poorest across the
world. Or it could be the catalyst for accelerated progress against the deadliest infectious diseases.,
Climate change could be the catalyst for accelerated progress against the deadliest infectious diseases.
, Malaria illustrates what’s at stake.
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