Summary of At the Human Rights Council, Kaveh Zahedi Called For Investment In Sustainable Agrifood Systems
Kaveh Zahedi spoke at the Human Rights Council about the urgent need to invest in sustainable agrifood systems due to the increasing food insecurity caused by climate change. He highlighted that over 700 million people are still living in hunger and that climate-related shocks are pushing more people into extreme poverty. Zahedi emphasized the importance of addressing economic and non-economic loss and damage in agrifood systems, promoting cross-sectoral policies, and enhancing vulnerability assessments. He also stressed the need for equity-based solutions, such as investing in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction practices. Additionally, Zahedi called for increased climate finance to support agriculture-based livelihoods in developing countries. Overall, he argued that investing in inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems is crucial to addressing the challenges faced by those on the front lines of climate change.
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— 00:25 — « Over 700 million people are still living in hunger. »
— 00:53 — « By 2030, climate change could push over 100 million people into extreme poverty. »
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