BSR Insight | The Global Food Crisis
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Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
Publication Date
August 16, 2011
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According to Oxfam International, which recently published an interactive map of the global food crisis, food prices—caused by climate change and resulting crop failures, rising oil costs, and short-sighted biofuel strategies—have lingered at an all-time high since late 2010.
The image below shows the percentage of undernourished people in the most at-risk countries. The map also shows the most at-risk countries’ dependency (as a percentage) on imports, and it profiles 25 countries, outlining the problem, causes, and impacts of rising food prices.
View the full interactive map.
Source: Oxfam International (www.oxfam.org/en)
About the Author(s)
Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
With four years of sustainability communications expertise, Elissa works with BSR member companies in a range of sectors—including those in information and communications technology; food, beverage, and agriculture; energy; and consumer products—on various sustainability issues including reporting, stakeholder engagement, and human rights... Read more →
Topics
Climate Change, Community Engagement & Development, Economic, Social & Cultural Rights, Human Rights
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