Feeding ourselves without hurting the planet

Food production has increased globally, yet over 800 million people still go hungry. Photos: Reuters

A major overhaul of how food reaches our plates from farms is needed if the world is to combat hunger, use natural resources more efficiently and stem environmental damage.

A report launched at the second United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA2) in Nairobi calls for a switch to a “resource-smart” approach that changes the way food is farmed and transported to consumers.