Unhealthy diets could undo progress on food security in Asia-Pacific, warns UN report
Nov 11, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Nov 11(Just Earth News): Urgent action is needed to tackle malnutrition and promote consumption of healthier foods in the Asia-Pacific region – home to most of the world’s undernourished people – the United Nations food security agency said Friday.
Despite some improvements, food security remains dire in Syria – UN agencies
Jul 19, 2017, at 04:15 am
New York, July 18(Just Earth News): In spite of improvements in wheat production in war-torn Syria – about 12 per cent more than last year's record low – the overall food security situation remains far worse than before the conflict, the United Nations food security and emergency food relief agencies have said.
UN agricultural agency links food security and climate change in new guidelines
May 13, 2017, at 05:52 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency on Friday unveiled guidelines to help Governments balance the needs of farming and climate change when making decisions, such as whether to refill a dried up lake or focus instead on sustainably using the forest on its shore.
Near East and North Africa: Conflicts threaten to erode gains in region’s zero-hunger battle
Mar 28, 2017, at 04:16 am
New York, Mar 27 (Just Earth News): Food security and nutrition levels have sharply deteriorated over the last five years in the Near East and North Africa due largely to the spread and magnitude of conflicts and protracted crises, reversing the pre-2010 trend of improvement, a new United Nations report said on Monday.
Civil conflict and unpredictable weather cast ‘long shadow’ on food security’ in 2016 – UN
Dec 09, 2016, at 04:51 am
New York, Dec 8 (Just Earth News): This year, the world suffered many weather-related shocks and civil conflicts which pressured food security for many countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), said on Thursday in a new report, which said that while the global agricultural situation is posited to improve in 2017, some 39 countries currently need food assistance.
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:47 pm
New York, Dec 7 (Just Earth News): Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are increasingly under threat from human activities and countries must transform their agricultural practices to ensure global crop production can meet demand and avoid substantial economic losses, the United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity heard on Tuesday.
In post-storm Haiti, UN responding with food security and assistance programmes
Dec 07, 2016, at 05:04 am
New York, Dec 6 (Just Earth News): Responding to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, particularly to the agriculture sector, United Nations agricultural and emergency food relief agencies are deploying programmes that address both the immediate and long-term food needs in the affected areas.
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:34 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) on Thursday announced a new partnership with the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), aiming at adopting sustainable water bird hunting management to protect wetland resources in Africa’s Sahel region which are crucial for food security and economic development.
UN agriculture agency stresses role of trade in food security and climate change adaptation
Oct 04, 2016, at 05:16 am
New York, Oct 3(Just Earth News): Declining prices could thwart international efforts to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty unless steps are taken to guarantee decent incomes and livelihoods for small-scale producers, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Monday.
Sustainable livelihoods bring not only food security but dignity, for refugees – UN chief
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:07 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): Underscoring that millions of refugees around the world face food insecurity and the risk of malnutrition, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Monday for stronger response to ensure that refugees are able to meet their food and nutrition needs.
New UN report links farming, forestry and improved food security
Jul 19, 2016, at 12:23 pm
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): Agriculture and forestry can improve food security, according to a new United Nations report released on Monday, at the start of World Forest Week.
In Somalia, food security and malnutrition situation is 'alarming' – UN report
Feb 09, 2016, at 03:06 pm
New York, Feb 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS) According to a new United Nations food security and nutrition assessment, the situation in Somalia is alarming and could get worse, especially in parts of Puntland and Somaliland, which have been hard hit by drought exacerbated by El Nino.
National policies on trade and agriculture key to tackling food security: UN agency
Dec 10, 2015, at 02:53 pm
New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The rules governing global trade of food and agricultural products should aim to improve countries' food security and other development objectives, according to a new United Nations report issued on Tuesday.
Surge in climate change-related disasters poses growing threat to food security: UN
Nov 27, 2015, at 01:12 pm
New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Droughts, floods, storms and other disasters triggered by climate change have risen in frequency and severity over the last three decades, increasing the damage caused to the agricultural sectors of many developing countries and putting them at risk of growing food insecurity, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned onThursday in a new report.
Climate change poses 'major threat' to food security, warns UN expert
Nov 04, 2015, at 01:08 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): Climate change poses severe and distinct threats to food security, and could subject an additional 600 million people to malnutrition by 2080, a United Nations human rights expert warned on Tuesday.
UN agencies warn of deteriorating food security in Southern Madagascar
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:57 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS): Leading food agencies of the United Nations warned that 46 per cent of the population from eight regions of Madagascar, comprising of 1.9 million people are food insecure, including 450,000 people who face chronic food insecurity.
UN concerned over food security situation in Somalia
Jun 03, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, Jun 3 (IBNS): The United Nations on Monday voiced increasing concern over the food security situation in Somalia, as food stocks from the previous harvest become depleted and prices continue to rise sharply, and the country experiences late rains and erratic weather patterns.
UN concerned over drought impact on crops in Syria
May 16, 2014, at 05:29 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): Drought and ongoing conflict are not only adding pressure to Syria's already dire food security situation, but also increasing the need for imports and driving up prices, according to the latest outlook issued by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
Sudan: UN urges support to prevent further food crisis
Apr 11, 2014, at 06:59 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday called for urgent support for farmers and herders in Sudan in order to help prevent a further worsening of the food security situation in the country.
UN assists Syrians amidst fears of drought impact
Apr 09, 2014, at 04:57 pm
New York, Apr 9 (IBNS): While noting that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provided assistance to a record 4 million Syrians in March, a new report out on Tuesday highlights that, with only one month left in the rainy season, a potential drought may strain the country's already fragile food security situation.