Addressing the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, in Rome, Mr. Guterres said that in a world of plenty, “it is outrageous that people continue to suffer and die from hunger.” Broken system “Global food systems are broken – and billions of people are paying the price.” According to UN estimates, over 780 million…
Corinna Hawkes the Director of the FAO Division of Food Systems and Food Safety says a holistic and sustainable approach is needed that considers economic, social, and environmental factors, and that brings people together, to ensure nutritious food and sustainable livelihoods for all. She was speaking ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking moment, which…
Lisa Singh, who is the UN Resident Coordinator in Mauritius and Seychelles, was speaking ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 which is taking place in Italy from 24 to 26 July. “This is a particularly compelling time to be the Resident Coordinator for a small island state like Mauritius. Since my arrival here in…
Ms. DiCarlo strongly condemned the aerial strikes this week on the ports in Odesa, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, which destroyed critical infrastructure and killed or injured civilians. The attacks followed Russia’s decision on Monday to effectively end the Black Sea Initiative, the UN-brokered accord that facilitated Ukrainian grain and foodstuffs to be shipped to international markets…
More than 100 employees of the famous American fast food chain, which makes burgers in the UK, have complained about sexual abuse, harassment and a racist environment at work. According to the report of the British Broadcasting Corporation, some of these employees are less than 17 years old. According to the report, the broadcaster launched…
International organizations have expressed concern over Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Ukraine grain agreement. On the Russian decision, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed fear of an increase in global food prices. In this regard, the IMF says that Russia’s withdrawal from the Ukraine grain agreement will seriously damage global food security. A…
This reduction in aid comes at a time when Haiti is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, with almost half of its population, approximately 4.9 million people, unable to access sufficient food. Further cuts possible “It’s tragic being unable to reach some of the most vulnerable Haitians this month. These cuts could not come at…
The rise in the price of tomatoes in India has also deterred foreign food chains from using tomatoes in their fast food. The American food chain asked consumers not to serve tomatoes in fast food for some time. According to Indian media, tomatoes are not being served in McDonald’s fast food in the northern and…
In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, António Guterres reiterated “the importance of full and continued implementation” of the agreements signed last July in Istanbul, known as the Black Sea Initiative – allowing Ukrainian grain and foodstuffs safe passage to world markets – and the Memorandum of Understanding with Moscow over fertilizer exports. Russia…
“Aggressive and pervasive marketing of foods and beverages high in fats, sugars, and salt to children is responsible for unhealthy dietary choices,” said Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of the UN health agency’s Department of Nutrition and Food Safety. “Calls to responsible marketing practices have not had a meaningful impact.” As such, he said governments should…
