Banishing Starvation
Of the world’s almost seven billion people, about one billion are starving, and food shortages could grow much worse, as world population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050 or earlier. But, with the right programs, we can produce enough food for everyone – and, indeed, eradicate starvation altogether.
VIENNA – Of the world’s almost seven billion people, about one billion are starving, owing to a long list of unfortunate local events and circumstances, together with steadily increasing demand, unpredictable weather patterns, and poor financial management. And food shortages could grow much worse, as world population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050 or earlier.