Just a few years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families in Latin America and the Caribbean did not know whether they would have enough food for the next day. The shutdown of economies, massive job losses, and the sharp rise in prices pushed food insecurity to levels not seen in decades.

Read the full story, “Food Inflation: a Key Challenge To Sustain the Achievements of Latin America and the Caribbean”, on globalissues.org →

NEW YORK, September 30 (IPS) - When you think of climate action, images of wind farms, solar panels, bicycles or electric vehicles may come to mind. Perhaps lush forests or green landscapes. What you may not think of is the humble seed.

Read the full story, “From Reforestation to Low-Emission Food, Climate Action Starts with Seeds”, on globalissues.org →