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World Food Day 2019 in Ethiopia – Why we need to embrace circular food systems? -


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World Food Day was celebrated around the world and in Ethiopia on 16th October 2019. Below are reflections from AgriProFocus Coordinator Meskerem Ritmeester, who organized the World Food Day event in Addis Abeba.
“The current linear food system that is focused on productivity has supported a fast-growing population and fueled economic development. Yet, it has not eradicated different forms of malnutrition. In fact, after a period of decline, world hunger is on the rise again, trending with an aggressive increase in overweight and obesity. Moreover, the linear food system has come at great cost to our environment and is no longer fit to meet our long-term needs. Transitioning to a circular food system has been identified at a global level as an opportunity to make our food system economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. In short, a circular approach aims to make our food system eco-efficient, climate smart, and to reduce ....

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