Wednesday 21 September 2022

Unwrap our global food special

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September 21st 2022
Perspectives
Inform your discussions and decisions this week: surging food prices, climate change, record energy costs, geopolitical uncertainty and supply-chain disruption are all magnifying the global food crisis.

This week, as we launch the 11th annual Global Food Security Index (GFSI), assess how supply-chain disruptions are affecting food prices and discover why food system reforms need to take centre stage at COP27. You can also learn about the connection between water stress and food security challenges in Jordan.
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As the threat to global food security intensifies, delve into the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). The pre-eminent source of intelligence in its field, GFSI evaluates food shortages in 113 countries based on factors including affordability, availability, quality, sustainability and more.
Explore the index ➔
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Sustainability | article
Putting food on the COP27 menu
Discover why the "Africa COP" provides a prime opportunity to adopt an integrated approach across the global food system.
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Globalisation | article
Unpacking food inflation: supply-chain disruptions and energy prices
Dive deeper into what's causing surging global food prices.
Read the article ➔
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Sustainability | video
Can vegan burgers help save the planet?
While 76% of British people say they care about the environment, just 26% would stop eating meat to reduce environmental impact. Understand the importance of your food choices with this film from The Economist.
Read more ➔
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Sustainability | podcast
Circular food
The global food system significantly contributes to carbon emissions. Explore solutions aimed at reducing food loss and waste.
Listen now ➔
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Sustainability | report
The costs of water stress in Jordan
Uncover how scarcity adds to the country's food security challenges—particularly in its vulnerable populations.
Understand more ➔
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