This year, the theme is Climate is Changing. The event will focus on climate actions for a sustainable future. In 2015, it was Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
Water supply is considered to be the principle constraint on efforts to expand world food production. Aquifer depletion now threatens grain harvests in three big grain producers: China, India and the US
Hunger poses a significant economic burden, both on individuals and on national economies. The cost of hunger to developing nations is estimated at $450 billion per year
Women, who make up a little more than half of the world’s population, account for more than 60% of the world’s hungry
About 870 million people are undernourished around the world — that’s one in nine people on earth. Around 3.1 million children die every year from poor nutrition
The Zero Hunger Challenge, launched by then UN secretary-general Ban ki-Moon, in 2012, aims for a future where every individual has adequate nutrition. This requires efforts to ensure that every individual enjoys the Right to Adequate Food; women are empowered; priority is given to family farming; and sustainable food systems.
So far, 10 countries have reduced the hunger rate. These countries include Armenia, Brazil, Cuba, Ghana and Kuwait
World Food Day observed annually on October 16: Facts to consider
16 October 2016
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World Food Day is annually held on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Here are some facts to consider, AzVision.az reports citing Economic Times.
