Hunger explained?
Topical issue of the week: International trade in agricultural commodities
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New evidence of widespread human and labour rights violations in our food chains
The “relentless drive to cut costs and maximise profits”, cutthroat competition and the need to offer attractive prices for consumers are the main causes of the intolerable living and working conditions imposed on the multitude of workers producing our food. [read]
The triple burden of malnutrition is getting heavier in the world,
says UNICEF
The triple burden of malnutrition - undernutrition, hidden hunger and overweight – threatens the survival, growth and development of children.
[read]
Urbanisation of hunger: the rural drift drives hunger to the cities
(New)
Once in the cities, most rural migrants are very vulnerable. More than 60% of the money they earn will go straight into the purchase of food.
[read]
The dangers of a “partial” impact analysis: the example of a study on the impact of a 100% conversion to organic farming in England and Wales (New)
The critical review of this study illustrates how difficult it is to analyse all dimensions of the food transition and how limiting the scope of research impairs the message sent to decision-makers and the public at large. [read]
In Europe, one of the richest regions in the world, more than one person out of six lives in poverty (New)
Women, mostly alone, children and a growing number of working-age adults live in poverty and isolation.
[read]
Do forgotten crops have a part to play in the transition towards a more sustainable and climate friendly food system? (New)
Over the last century, history of agriculture has been one of impoverishment of the genetic base of food. Recently, there has been a renewed interest for “forgotten crops”.
[read]
