Climate Crisis Threatens Eradication of Hunger and Poverty Without Swift Adaptation Measures

The United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of the climate crisis on global hunger and poverty. IFAD President Alvaro Lario warned during the UN General Assembly that if adaptation measures are not taken quickly, the consequences will be dire and irreversible. The growing global population's increasing pressure on land and water resources exacerbates inequalities and social unrest.

Key Takeaways:

• IFAD predicts that 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty in 2030, with as many people suffering from hunger as in 2015 (600 million).
• The climate crisis has significant effects on hunger and poverty, particularly in developing countries and among vulnerable women and men.
• Investing in building resilience and adaptation to climate change is crucial to ensure a food-secure future and achieve sustainable development and climate goals.
• Sustainable, biodiverse food production is essential for achieving sustainable development and climate goals.
• Small-scale food producers are vital to ensure a food-secure future, and investing in their livelihoods is necessary to achieve climate and development goals.
• G20 leaders recognized IFAD's role in the fight against food insecurity and encouraged member states to replenish the UN Fund's resources at the end of the year.
• Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and Janet Yellen, United States Secretary of the Treasury, highlighted IFAD's campaign at the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.

Statistics:

• 575 million people are expected to live in extreme poverty in 2030.
• 600 million people suffered from hunger in 2015.
• 100s of millions of people will continue to go hungry in a world that produces enough food to feed everyone.
• IFAD has 178 member states that pledge their donations and enable the fund to bring to scale investments that can transform the lives of millions of vulnerable people in rural areas.

Sources:

• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
• G20 declaration issued by leaders gathered in New Delhi, emphasizing IFAD's role in the fight against food insecurity.
• Emmanuel Macron, President of France, at the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
• Janet Yellen, United States Secretary of the Treasury, at the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.