Climate change
As the world grapples with an escalating food crisis in Gaza, increasing security risks in Europe, and a deepening conflict in Ukraine, global leaders must take swift action to address these pressing issues. A recent report by ForeignAffairs.co.nz highlights the stark reality of the Gaza famine, which has
Humanitarian aid
International partners continued to airlift humanitarian aid and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as the region grappled with a prolonged blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and vital infrastructure. Jordan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) spearheaded the relief efforts, with each country
United Nations
Rising food prices, climate shocks, and mass displacement are significant challenges facing the Caribbean region, with 30% of its population struggling to afford food. The World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the critical need for strengthening and diversifying supply chains and trade routes across the region to make food more accessible
Humanitarian aid
The State logistics agency Bulog has taken a firm stance on ensuring the accuracy and security of food assistance distribution. According to Bulog president director Major General TNI Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, individuals involved in online gambling or radical terrorism will be excluded from receiving the government's 10-kilogram food
Humanitarian aid
With the blockade and ongoing war in Gaza, Palestinians are facing a severe economic and humanitarian crisis. The reconstitution of the aid distribution system by Israel has led to chaos and violence at aid sites, discouraging many from attempting to access these essential services. As a result, residents are forced
United Nations
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution from the People's Republic of China to deliver emergency food assistance to 320,000 people in communities devastated by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar in March this year. The funding will enable WFP to
United Nations
As the Gaza death toll surpassed 60,000, the world is facing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned of a looming famine, with warnings of starvation deaths rising exponentially. Despite international pressure, aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip remain woefully inadequate,
United Nations
Ethiopia has emerged as a frontrunner in turning United Nations food system recommendations into action, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stating that the country has taken bold steps to align its national food policies with the UN's food systems transformation agenda. Since the first Food Systems Summit
Humanitarian aid
Pagcor has released over P30.41 million worth of food and non-food aid to communities devastated by the recent floods in the country. As of July 26, a total of 33,250 relief packs, consisting of 17,000 food packs and 16,250 non-food items, have been distributed to local
British Retail Consortium
Rachel Reeves has been warned by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) that a tax raid on retailers in the budget in October would fuel inflation and drive up food prices heading into Christmas. The warning comes as the UK's inflation rate has risen to 3.6 per cent,
Exports
A high-ranking delegation from the Ministry of Commerce, led by Minister Chatuporn Buruspat, has embarked on a mission to New York City to foster cooperation with major US private companies, including Clark Associates Inc. and H Mart, in the hopes of increasing imports of Thai products and promoting Thai food
Exports
Fujian Province has reported a significant increase in canned food exports in the first half of the year. According to Xiamen Customs, the province's total export value of canned goods reached 1.31 billion yuan in the first six months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.
