Live Chat: How Can We Maintain Food Security in an Uncertain World?

Nov 27, 2014 | Global Development Professionals Network
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As global leaders gather this week at the ICN2 international conference on nutrition, our thoughts turn to improving food security and nutrition. 

This is an urgent issue: global food demand is set to rise by 50% in 2050, and climate change, international conflict and virus outbreaks are all rising challenges for farming. So, how can we maintain food security and nutrition in an increasingly unstable world?

Air pollution is a major risk to improving global nutrition. Research shows that in the next 10 years climate change will inhibit the growth of field-grown wheat by 10%. Farmers won’t be able to adapt to avoid its effects, as this pollution will impact urban and rural farming alike.

So, with these challenges in mind, how can policymakers, NGOs and those working in development integrate food security and nutrition planning throughout the world? And what can world leaders do to help maintain food security in an uncertain world? Join our expert panel on Thursday 27 November, 1-3pm GMT to discuss these questions and more.

The live chat is not video or audio-enabled but will take place in the comments section (below). Get in touch via globaldevpros@theguardian.com or@GuardianGDP on Twitter to recommend someone for our expert panel. Follow the discussion using the hashtag #globaldevlive.

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