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Articles by Kimberly Flowers
What Is behind the Recent Rise in Global Food Prices?
August 3, 2021 When the Covid-19 pandemic struck early in 2020, fear began to mount around global food supply chains. Supermarket shortages in the United States—driven by panic buying and the retooling of supply chains from institutions and restaurants to retail vendors—prompted early fears of food price spikes domestically, while virus containment measures and uncertainty regarding global commodity trade sparked concern globally.
Covid-19 and Global Food Security: One Year Later
March 15, 2021 It’s been just over a year since the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) first warned that “Covid-19 could lead to a food security crisis if proper measures are not taken.” The author, former IFPRI director general Shenggen Fan, was following developments in Wuhan, China at the time, ground zero for the novel coronavirus. He watched the government there lift roadblocks for food deliveries amidst a looming hunger threat in the country.
The United Nations Food Systems Summit: What’s at Stake for the United States?
February 9, 2021 Last fall, UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutérres announced he would convene a major UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in New York this September. He made clear that the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could not be achieved without transforming the world’s food and agriculture systems to become more productive, environmentally sustainable, and able to deliver more nutritious, affordable food.
Online Event: Humanitarian Aid and the Biden Administration
The Biden administration faces a challenging humanitarian picture as it takes office. Global humanitarian needs are soaring as a result of the intersection of violent armed conflicts, natural disasters, and the economic and social impacts of Covid-19. Restrictions on movement and strains on humanitarian funding and coordination add layers of complexity and increase the urgency for diplomatic action to respond to the most challenging crises.
The UN Climate Change Report: Transform Global Food Systems or Trigger a Crisis
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Climate Change and Food Security: A Test of U.S. Leadership in a Fragile World
THE ISSUE Climate change poses a considerable threat to global food security, with potentially existential economic, political, and social outcomes for humanity.
U.S. Policy Roadmap: A Drive to Transform Global Food and Nutrition Security
CSIS Briefs January 4, 2019 The Issue There has been strong bipartisan support for the United States to be a worldwide leader in addressing global food and nutrition security. Congressional champions are still needed, particularly under the Trump administration.
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