More and more people now live in cities. Two-thirds of the global population will live in cities by 2050.
Cities can have a significant impact on
#FoodSafety
through regulations that ensure safe and healthy food for all.
Insect and hydroponic farming for human food and animal feed can save farmers money by decreasing food, feed, and fertilizer purchases.
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#FutureOfFood
:
Great to have
@WFPChief
visit the
@WorldBank
. Thank you for the collaboration, support for
#IDA21
replenishment, and highlighting the need for more int’l community support for humanitarian aid.
Together, we can make a difference for the millions of people facing hunger daily.
Climate-resilient
#irrigation
more than doubles productivity compared to rain-fed agriculture and helps farmers produce more from less—less land and less water. Watch this video to learn about the interlinked challenges of food security and
#ClimateChange
:
"Challenges for agricultural productivity, including climate change, pose serious threats to the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people across
#Africa
. One main cause of this is the health and fertility of the continent's soils."
Read more via
@WorldBank
about the
The efficient use of small-scale irrigation can significantly improve income and food security for many people, while building resilience to climate change.
Read about an example from Indonesia.
The World Bank’s agriculture raw material price index has been relatively stable since the start of the year. The index is expected to edge down in 2024 and rise somewhat in 2025 as demand strengthens.
More about the commodity market outlook in our blog.
The third
#IDA21
Replenishment Meeting in Kathmandu will mark a milestone in IDA’s yearlong replenishment negotiations. It also offers a chance to learn more about Nepal's development success story—and IDA's role in it.
TUNE IN June 18:
#IDAworks
Water is scarce in Konya, Türkiye’s breadbasket. Climate change, groundwater depletion, & inefficient irrigation have hit small farmers hard.
@WorldBank
financing is bringing underground piped water and efficient irrigation to farming families. How? ➡️
Our 'Recipe for a Livable Planet' report serves a variety of menu for countries of different income levels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and food.
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🌍🌿 We've just released data showing a global surge in subsidy programs for eco-friendly technologies. China and the US lead the way, with Australia, Canada, and the EU close behind.
#LivablePlanet
#WorldEnvironmentDay
The latest
#FoodSecurity
Update from the
@WorldBank
is out.
Download for insights on:
1️⃣ the global food market outlook
2️⃣ emerging issues
3️⃣ regional updates
Our latest
#FoodSecurity
Update is out. This edition includes:
- Outlook for global food commodity markets
- New report on mitigating climate change in agriculture & food
-
@IFPRI
’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report
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In many low- and middle-income countries, food commodity price data is often rife with gaps or sparsely updated due to limited infrastructure and budgetary resources.
Can artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing of data bridge data gaps?