This article was originally published in Huffington Post. Food security and related humanitarian needs present the great unacknowledged challenges of the 21st century. While conflicts in countries like Syria and Ukraine dominate the daily news cycle, and longer-term concerns about climate change and energy security are frequently aired, the problem of hunger and the emergence of new threats to world food supplies receive far less attention than they merit. These problems contribute directly to political instability, forced migration and violence. Without sustained focus at an international level and the commitment of adequate resources to address the problems, there is a……
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Chicago Council: Dan Glickman and Catherine Bertini’s case for reengagement in food and ag issues
Food Tank: Senior Fellow Dan Glickman discusses the food insecurity crises and proposals on sustaining future generations…….