FAO Lauds G20 Efforts to Build Sustainable Food Systems

The Group of 20 (G20) agricultural ministers signified their commitment to meet global food security and nutrition by building food systems that use natural resources more efficiently, are economically sound and socially more inclusive, and help combat climate change during their meeting in Istanbul. José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), lauded the commitment of G20, as well as their specific efforts to decrease food loss and waste which includes a new platform for fortifying information sharing in G20 members and developing countries.

During their meeting, the G20 agriculture ministers discussed how to meet the food and nutrition needs of the global population, which is expected to reach 9 billion in 2050. According to FAO estimates, global food supply should be increased by 60% to feed the growing population. The G20 agriculture ministers emphasized the need for sustainable and resilient food systems, which will help expand food supplies and create decent work in rural areas. Furthermore, they noted that sustainable food systems should help address climate change.

Read the press release from FAO.