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Can the private sector end hunger?

The pros and cons of corporate involvement

A recent report by aid organization Oxfam caused a stir by pointing out that the world’s 10 largest food companies – who reportedly make US$1 billion a day – are falling short on workers’ and farmers’ rights, the environment, and transparency about their supply chains.

Feeding the world in 2050

Rio+20 and food security in changing climate

This June marks the 20th anniversary of UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Summit). This year, with Rio+20, we have a chance to really shape how we reduce poverty, advance social equity and protect the environment on an even more crowded planet – to get the future we want. [...]

Food for 9 Billion: A battle for land and water

‘Land grabbing’ – new form of colonization?

Often criticized as a form of colonialism, “land grabbing” is a phenomenon in Africa and elsewhere, where foreign investors purchase the rights to a large area of land, to water and sometimes to forests, often displacing local farmers and compromising the population’s ability to feed itself. [...]

Celebs against hunger

See who’s doing what to end hunger

David Beckham, George Clooney, 50 Cent, Kevin Bacon, Hugh Jackman, Susan Sarandon – what do they have in common? A new Hollywood film with an all-star cast? No, in fact, they are all active campaigners to end hunger. [...]

Hungry Planet – Episode 13

Stories of UN food agencies’ joint battle against chronic hunger

One billion. That's the number of hungry people worldwide. The effects are heartbreaking. Solutions are needed now to feed future generations. [...]

Bloggers against hunger: Tom Murphy

Lessons learned from the Horn of Africa

In this new series, we’ll be featuring bloggers from around the world who are committed to the drive to end poverty and hunger. First up is blogger Tom Murphy who runs A View From the Cave. [...]

Chronic hunger is a simple, nasty reality for the person who suffers. But bringing an end to hunger is a complex challenge. Learn about the forces that cause hunger, who’s working on the problem and what’s working. Be informed. You’ll find a lot of resources right here.