The October 16, 2010, the World Food Day comes at the 30th. Th year. On the occasion of this anniversary also marks the 65. Th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of the United Nations Food and Agriculture. The issue of U.S. this year is against hunger and was chosen to recognize the efforts made in the fight against hunger in the world at the national, regional and international levels.
union hunger becomes a reality when the State and civil society organizations working in partnership with the private sector at all levels to eradicate hunger, extreme poverty and malnutrition . Thus, collaboration between international organizations, especially those based in Rome [the Organization of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP)], plays a decisive strategic role in directing global efforts to achieve the first Millennium Development Goal (Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger), which requires reducing half the proportion of hungry people by 2015.
The United Nations system and other participants join the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) of the FAO. The newly reformed Committee has not only Member States but also with United Nations agencies such as IFAD, WFP and the Task Force High-level Secretary General of the United Nations on the crisis of global food security, and other organizations whose work focuses on the area of \u200b\u200bfood security and nutrition. In the Committee involving civil society, NGOs and representatives of all those affected by food insecurity and international agricultural research institutions, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, regional development banks and the World Trade Organization, in the future, will open to the private sector and philanthropic foundations. Currently receiving counseling from a high-level group of experts in food security and nutrition, so you can make decisions quick and informed. In some 30 countries, national alliances are composed of civil society organizations (CSOs) and government agencies actively working together to promote advocacy and awareness, its commitment was strengthened after the recent International Consultation held at Headquarters FAO in June 2010.
The World Summit on Food Security, ie, the "Summit on Hunger, held in November 2009, adopted a statement renewing the commitment made in the World Food Summit of 1996 to eradicate Final hunger from the face of the Earth. The Declaration also called for increased national and international funding for agriculture, new investments in the rural sector, improving governance of food-related problems in collaboration with major stakeholders from the public and private and more measures to address the threat that climate change poses to food security.
In 2009, it reached the critical threshold of one billion hungry people in the world, partly due to rising food prices and the financial crisis, which constitutes according to Mr. Jacques Diouf, Director General of FAO, a "tragic milestone in modern times." On the eve of the Summit on hunger, Diouf launched an online petition to reflect the moral outrage that is the situation. The "1 000 million hungry" invites people through online social media to sign the petition against hunger is on the web page www.1billionhungry.org.
An agricultural revolution to feed the future
food production must increase by 70% to feed a population of 9 000 million in 2050. Due to land scarcity, farmers will be forced to obtain a higher yield of cultivated land and instead of expanding their holdings. However, intensified food production has traditionally increased dependence on pesticides and fertilizers and excessive water use, which can degrade soil and water resources.
Why combine United hunger issue with the need to launch a new green revolution?
Because we want to emphasize that neither the task of increasing food production in such amount or the subsequent goal that everyone should have access to these foods is the responsibility of a single actor. But through partnerships with governments, universities and research centers, associations and depression groups, the United Nations system, civil society and private sector working together, you can get.
In the event of the millions of additional tons of food, will have all the world turn?
Actors from different sectors (Society civil, education, entertainment and sports, NGOs, etc..) can cooperate with them in order to amplify the message that society should pay particular attention that no one goes hungry. The FAO, for example, has joined the familiar world of professional sports. Along with the players and directors of the Association of European Professional Football League and other football leagues and their fans, the Organization emphasizes the importance of the hunger problem through acts and sophisticated campaigns.
produce all the extra food
Who will produce all the extra food? Small farmers and their families account for about 2 500 million, more than a third of the world population, so in this issue paper is its contribution to increased food production which aims to reveal. We encourage their future contribution to food production and, therefore, also help them out of poverty and malnutrition.
this goal can be achieved without damaging the environment from which agriculture depends. You can increase crop production in a sustainable manner through the implementation of policies and appropriate technologies and approaches that complement the work of nature. In other words, sustainable increases in crop production refers to the rational use of external inputs relatively safe at the right time the growth cycle and in the right amount. Practices based on these principles can be described as an "ecosystem approach", which is based on several "environmental services" available in nature. Currently, in most cases the agricultural inputs are not used as effectively, but their allow optimum use to express the full potential full of other inputs, as explained below.
The amount of food needed to meet the needs of nine billion people can not be produced without mineral fertilizers. Even so, these should be used cautiously to reduce production costs and environmental impact. Integrated pest management combines the culture of disease-resistant varieties, biological control of pests, cultural practices and the prudent use of pesticides to increase production lower costs and reduce water pollution and soil. There is no doubt that optimize the use of pesticides is good for the environment and human health, but also saves money for farmers who can reinvest in their farms or for the purchase of nutritious food for their families. Conservation agriculture is another example of an ecosystem approach that is based on a range of environmental services. The increase in soil organic matter increases the ability of this to hold water, reducing or eliminating the need for irrigation.
food production must increase enough to meet future demand. Nation states through their governments put in place laws, rules, regulations and programs. At various levels, the State has the authority to encourage environmentally responsible agriculture. For example, can pass laws to stabilize the land, so that farmers feel secure in their land and adopt farming methods to produce the food needed a long-term perspective, which includes protection of natural resources .
can also control the quality of the products used and ensure they are properly labeled, marketed and prepared to minimize risk. Governments should promote the ecosystem approach through policies and legislation.
states must act together to maintain food production and sustainable food security. For example, in 2009 in L'Aquila (Italy), the G8 countries along with other countries and organizations endorsed the fundamental principles for improved food security that is listed below: Using a comprehensive approach directed plans to invest in countries, strengthen strategic coordination, multiply the benefits of multilateral institutions and meet sustained and responsible commitments.
the G8 meeting in 2010, held in Muskoka (Canada), countries identified the relationship between cross-border investment and development, and the fact that official development assistance alone alone is not sufficient to achieve global food security. They also stressed the importance of increased international investment in developing countries in a responsible and sustainable.
In this World Food Day 2010, which has never been more hungry in the world reflect on the future. With determination, courage and perseverance (and many participants working together and helping each other) may produce more food, more sustainably, and fill the stomachs of those who need it most.
For more information can be found at:
Coordination Unit World Food Day
Office of Communications and External Relations
FAO , Viale delle Terme di Caracalla - 00153 Rome, Italy
Email: World-Food-Day@fao.org Fax: +39-06-570-53210
URL: www.fao.org / getinvolved / wfd
Food for health not for money ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veIyJ1Nt3MQ
Food for health not for money ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veIyJ1Nt3MQ
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