Globalisation and Food Security

About Globalisation & Food Security

Globalisation has given us freedom of choice, but at a massive cost which the whole of the planets resources have been plundered for profit and greed of a few.

A stark statement that the western world has happily put ‘on the back burner’.

Strategically, we are at a crossroads where we either change or watch our world force change upon us. Food production and food security is central to this change.

Global Food Security

Interdisciplinary and whole system approaches to research on UK and global food systems are cornerstones of the GFS programme.

GFS coordinates scientific research supported by its partners across government departments and agencies, the devolved administrations, research councils and Innovate UK. We build on partners’ existing activities, aiming to add value to their current and future investments, and complementing their individual strategies.

Stray Dogs

To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.  

Food Security News

FOOD SAFETY NEWS was founded in 2009 when print and broadcast media were facing consolidation and steep budget cuts. Dedicated reporters on the food, health and safety beats were being reassigned or seeing their positions disappear altogether.

The Economist

Absolute levels of global hunger in 2022 could be the highest ever, as an exceptional set of problems threaten the world. A deal to get Ukraine’s trapped exports back on to the global market might help, but the war, along with the covid-19 pandemic and climate change, has exposed the fragility of the global food system. 

International Food Policy

In the current “nutrition transition,” the consumption of high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods high in fats and sweeteners is increasing throughout the developing world. The nutrition transition, implicated in the rapid rise of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases worldwide, is rooted in the processes of globalization. 

Metabolic

When the demand for water within a defined time period cannot be met with locally available resources, either due to lack of water availability or poor water quality, the region where this is occurring is said to be experiencing “water stress.”  Regional and temporal variability in water availability explain why many regions of the world are water stressed.

Our Strategic Actions

Globalisation and Food Security need to be addressed within a strategic vision for a community based food system.

Action 1

Communication effectively and with a positive common voice that there is an alternative to Globalisation.

Action 2

Education of today’s youth to have the skills and knowledge to bring about a sustainable future fir the whole community.

Action 3

Deployment of our resources to start bringing about positive sustainable change.