FAO to hold International Consultation on the Urban Food Agenda
Today, more than 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas and consumes 70% of all food produced globally. By 2050, the urban population is expected to grow even more. This presents a challenge: urban areas need efficient food systems that ensure food security, safeguard the environment and promote good nutrition, economic and social development.
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Year: 2019
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: http://www.fao.org/food-systems/news-events/news-detail/en/c/1251931/
Content language: English