As global food prices rise, so have the number of hungry people around the world. IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Food Reserves: Stabilizing Markets, Investing in Farmers and Achieving Food Security
IATP co-hosted a civil
society meeting in Brussels on food reserves as a tool to respond
to global hunger on June 1–2.
IATP and Action Aid hosted an important public briefing on October 15 in Washington, D.C. on food reserves and their potential to address global hunger. A new report by IATP's Sophia Murphy looks at how grain reserves could help stabilize global agriculture prices.
It is time to take decisive action to address the structural causes of food insecurity and to prevent a repeat of recent food price spikes. Food reserves are a valuable tool in improving access and distribution of food.
View the sign-on letter below and email Eleonore Wesserle to add your organization to the list of signatures.
Global trade and investment policies have driven instability in global food markets, increasing the number of people who are hungry and hindering the ability of countries to grow their own food.
Over the years, IATP has written extensively on these issues. Below are some of our publications.
Global Food Challenge IATP explains the policies that have caused the food crisis and the solutions we need.
Green Chemistry The Green Chemistry revolution is making safer products and protecting human health and the environment.
Local Foods IATP analyzes the key policy and marketplace issues driving local food systems.
NAFTA NAFTA leaves a huge footprint on the U.S. and the world. As Washington gears up for the debate, IATP analyzes what's at stake.
Water From ethanol to privatization, water is a hot issue in trade and agriculture worldwide. Trade Observatory has document and headline collections dedicated to water issues.
Keep up-to-date on the latest trade issues at Think Forward.
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