Global Food security

What does food security entail according to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

• Ensuring food experts are stable.

• Availability of the food only at the national level

• Physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food

• Limiting food consumption to basic staples

Who highlighted the three paradigm shifts in the discourse on food security?

• FAO ( Food and Agriculture Organization)

• Maxwell (1996)

• McDonald (2010)

• UN World Food Conference

Which country experienced a significant surge in meat consumption between 1963 and 2005?

• India

• Brazil

• China

• United States

What factor contributed to the global surge in biofuel production in the mid-2000s?

• Decreasing agricultural productivity

• Rising concerns about climate change

• Policies and incentives from the United States and European Union

• Declining world population growth

What is the primary concern associated with urbanization in developing countries?

• Decreased demand for food

• Expansion of agricultural land

• Chronic food insecurity

• Limited access to sanitation

How did the global food price crisis of 2007-2008 impact poverty levels?

• Pushed millions of people deeper into poverty

• Decreased poverty by improving food distribution

• Had no impact on poverty areas

• Reduced poverty due to increased agricultural productivity

Which region is projected to experience declines in major crop productivity due to climate change?

• North America

• Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• England

What is the main criticism associated with the global surge in biofuel production?

• Reduced greenhouse gas emisions

• Impact on food security and land use

• Promotion of renewable energy

• Decreased dependence on fossil fuels

According to the 1974 UN World Food Conference, what is the core aspect of food security?

• Fluctuations in food production

• Access to basic foodstuffs at all times

• Implementation of agricultural policies

• Global population growth

How does climate change impact food security?

• By stabilizing food systems

• By decreasing demand for food

• By affecting food availability and utilization

• By increasing agricultural yields