Global Food Security: A New Report, Global Moments, and Opportunities for Action

The annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report was recently published by the World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and others. The report states that up to 720 million people around the world are facing hunger. This represents a modest decrease owing to “notable improvement in South-eastern Asia, Southern Asia and South America in contrast to the continuing rise in hunger in most subregions of Africa and in Western Asia.” This report comes amidst a flurry of global activity including international agreements, summits, conflict, and economic uncertainty. On this episode host Minerva Delgado speaks with Asma Lateef of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub about the state of food security in the world today, the power of cross-sector partnerships, and what advocates should keep their eyes out for in the coming weeks and months.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest: Asma Lateef, Chief of Policy and Advocacy Impact, SDG2 Advocacy Hub Secretariat

Resources:

• Read the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report: https://www.fao.org/publications/fao-flagship-publications/the-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world/en
• Learn about the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, including the Beans Is How and Hungry 4 Action Campaigns: https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/
• Episodes referenced in the podcast:
  • Feeding Futures: Unlocking the Potential of Global School Meals: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451786/episodes/17263996
  • Against the Odds – Treating Severe Child Malnutrition: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451786/episodes/17080586

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