Our planet is facing a crisis, and we must act now. Did you know that over 800 million people suffer from hunger daily, while about 2 billion are malnourished? Surprisingly, around 30% of the world's food production is wasted. This highlights the stark contrast in our food system, where millions go hungry while others suffer from obesity.
Nature is also threatened, with up to 1 million species facing extinction. Land degradation has impacted 23% of the global land surface, risking up to 515 billion EUR (577 billion USD) worth of annual global crops due to pollinator loss. Thousands of plant species are being ignored, while only a few contribute substantially to global food output.
Climate change severely threatens global food security, poverty eradication, and sustainable development. Human activity and livestock contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, leading to dangerous global temperature rise. Changing rainfall patterns, droughts, floods, and shifting pests and diseases directly and indirectly affect agricultural productivity.
The time to act is now. Let's ensure a sustainable future by reducing food waste, supporting sustainable agriculture, and minimizing our carbon footprint.