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26 February 2013

Avoiding Future Famines

Strengthening the Ecological Foundation of Food Security through Sustainable Food Systems

This report addresses an important aspect of the food security discourse: the ecological foundation of food security. The report argues that while factors such as availability, access, utilization and stability must be given adequate attention for global food security to be achieved, an underlying factor – the ecological dimension is not only largely being overlooked but is also being undermined.

The report has two main objectives:

  • To describe the problem. What is the significance of the ecological foundation of food security and how is this foundation being undermined by societal pressures?
  • To proffer some possible solutions. How can we build sustainable food systems?

The report is the result of the collaboration between leading researchers and experts engaged in global food systems, including marine and inland fisheries. It was developed through cooperation among key international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Bank, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Resources Institute (WRI).

Avoiding Future Famines: Strengthening the Ecological Foundation of Food Security through Sustainable Food Systems

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