Four years after the first UN Food Systems Summit, many countries still struggle with food systems. Countries made plans to improve food systems, but problems like hunger and climate change remain challenging.
Food security is very important for everyone. Governments need to invest in solutions, new technologies, and cooperative efforts to improve these systems. For example, programs in Ethiopia and Vietnam focus on strengthening local farming and providing healthy meals to children.
Even with progress, many people cannot afford healthy diets. It is essential for nations to share knowledge and support each other to face these challenges together.
Difficult words
- security — Protection and safety for people and resources.
- challenge — A difficult task or problem to overcome.challenging, challenges
- invest — To put money or effort into something for future benefit.
- solutions — Ways to solve problems or difficulties.
- cooperative — Working together with others for a common goal.
- strengthening — Making something stronger or better.
- afford — To have enough money to buy something.
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Discussion questions
- What methods can countries use to share knowledge about food security?
- Why do you think some people cannot afford healthy diets?
- How can local farming be strengthened in more countries?
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