food crisis

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Republic of the Philippines

Philippines calls on UN to help poorer countries fight soaring food, fuel prices

23 September 2008
The developing world is at a “tipping point” due to fluctuations in the global economy, the President of the Philippines told the General Assembly today, calling on the United Nations for its assistance in ensuring that financial uncertainties do not roll back development gains.

Investing in Africa’s farmers crucial part of global response to food crisis – Ban

22 September 2008
Investing in African farmers is a vital part of a comprehensive global response to the crisis brought on by high food prices, which is “literally a life and death issue” for millions around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.

Skyrocketing prices continue to threaten the right to food, UN expert says

10 September 2008
The global food crisis caused by soaring prices is jeopardizing the right to food, and any potential solution to the problem must be viewed through the lens of human rights, an independent United Nations expert said today.

World Bank backs cash-for-work scheme to help hungry Sierra Leoneans

14 August 2008
The World Bank has approved funds to support an emergency cash-for-work programme to help the poorest in Sierra Leone who are facing food insecurity due to the current global food crisis.

UN agency provides $214 million to help 16 countries cope with food crisis

12 August 2008
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the roll-out of a $214 million response to help millions in 16 countries hit hard by high food and fuel prices.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and French President Nicolas Sarkozy

Ban hails potential of new Mediterranean Union at Paris summit

14 July 2008
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the Union for the Mediterranean, a new initiative aimed at boosting ties across the region which was launched at a high-level summit in Paris over the weekend.

Lauding G-8 resolve to tackle food crisis, UN urges practical steps to help hungry

10 July 2008
Welcoming the commitment shown by the leaders of the Group of Eight (G-8) leading industrialized nations at their summit in Japan to combat the global food crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called for practical steps to alleviate hunger for millions around the globe.

UN seeks $400 million to feed Afghans hit by food crisis and drought

9 July 2008
The United Nations and the Government of Afghanistan today appealed for just over $400 million to feed 4.5 million people who are struggling as a result of rising food prices, poor harvests and drought.

UN urges G-8 to boost investment in agriculture to reduce global hunger

8 July 2008
The United Nations agencies working to alleviate global hunger have called for decisive action by the Group of Eight (G-8) most industrialized countries, currently meeting in Japan, to boost investment in agriculture to help feed the world.
Secretary-General addresses student body of Hokkaido University

In Hokkaido, G-8 leaders have ‘unprecedented’ chance to halt global food crisis – Ban

8 July 2008
The Group of Eight (G-8) summit in Hokkaido, Japan, bringing together the heads of the world’s richest nations, provides an “unprecedented” opportunity for global leadership to tackle the global food crisis that is plunging millions around the world into hunger, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.