CLEAN: 'Perfect storm' looms for world's food supplies: Oxfam

The video discusses the increasing global hunger due to climate change and agricultural failures, exacerbated by rising food prices. It highlights the impact on poor populations who spend a large portion of their income on food. The competition between biofuels and food production is examined, along with the negative effects of fossil fuel subsidies on climate change. The video advocates for redirecting subsidies to support small farmers in developing countries, emphasizing the potential to improve food security and gender equality.

What has caused the recent rapid increase in the number of hungry people?

• A reduction in agricultural land

• A spike in food prices

• An increase in population

• A decrease in global food production

How has climate change affected farmers in Tanzania?

• It has improved crop yields

• It has made weather patterns more predictable

• It has caused chaos due to unreliable rains

• It has reduced the need for irrigation

What is one negative impact of increased biofuel production?

• It reduces the need for fossil fuels

• It competes with food production, raising prices

• It improves air quality

• It increases the availability of maize for food

What is a suggested solution to improve food security in developing countries?

• Reallocate funds to small-scale farming

• Increase fossil fuel subsidies

• Support large farms in rich countries

• Reduce agricultural research funding

How could giving women farmers equal access to resources impact food security?

• It would have no significant impact

• It could feed 150 million more people

• It would decrease agricultural productivity

• It would increase food prices