Nine billion consumers and the water crises
While the determination to eliminate hunger is fundamental for security, an opposite type of malnutrition has exploded. In a new policy brief, we outline strategies to ease the double burden of malnutrition in a turbulent water future.
In recent decades, increases in food supply have outpaced population increase. While undernourishment has declined, overweight, obesity and micro-nutrient deficiencies now affect 2-3 times more people. With game-changing circumstances, like global warming, water crises, and concerns for human health and well-being, more of the same is not an appropriate approach. A sound vision is needed for food and nutrition security in a turbulent future. Consumers need to be involved in strategies to care for and share finite water resources.
Summary
In recent decades, increases in food supply have outpaced population increase. While undernourishment has declined, overweight, obesity and micro-nutrient deficiencies now affect 2-3 times more people. With game-changing circumstances, like global warming, water crises, and concerns for human health and well-being, more of the same is not an appropriate approach. A sound vision is needed for food and nutrition security in a turbulent future. Consumers need to be involved in strategies to care for and share finite water resources.
