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Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of hunger as a weapon of war during the FAO Conference, emphasizing the need for global efforts to end food insecurity, address climate change, and promote peace and solidarity to build resilient food systems and protect vulnerable populations.
A joint statement by the WHO and FAO outlines key components of a healthy diet, emphasizing whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated fats while advising against red meat and ultra-processed foods. Carbohydrates should make up 45-75% of daily calories, with a focus on complex carbs from whole grains and legumes. Fats should account for 15-30% of calories, primarily from unsaturated sources like nuts and fish. Proteins should constitute 10-15% of daily intake, with a preference for plant-based sources. Sodium and sugar intake should be limited to reduce health risks.
The United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to release the first comprehensive plan to align the global agrifood industry with the Paris climate agreement. The plan, expected to be published during the COP28 summit, will urge developed nations to reduce their meat consumption while encouraging developing countries to improve their livestock farming practices. Food systems contribute to about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock farming being a major source of methane, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The FAO's plan, although non-binding, aims to inform policy and investment decisions and accelerate the food industry's climate transition. The guidance on meat consumption is intended to send a clear message to governments, even though politicians in wealthier nations tend to avoid policies that influence consumer behavior. The FAO's plan will also address issues such as weather adaptation, food waste, and fertilizer use, and will be rolled out in three parts over the next few years.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's world price index fell for the 12th consecutive month in March, down 20.5% from a record high hit one year ago. The decline in the index reflected lower prices for cereals, vegetable oils, and dairy products, which offset rises in sugar and meat prices. The FAO raised its forecast for world wheat production in 2023, now pegged at 786 million tonnes, while the forecast for world cereal production in 2022 was just 1.2% down from the previous year.