Interview: FAO deputy chief sees hope in agrifood systems transformation

ROME, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Spring Festival is a moment of renewal for families across China and around the world, and this sense of hope is especially meaningful as global food security continues to face mounting pressures, a top Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official told Xinhua in a recent interview.

FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina said global food systems are under strain from conflicts, economic shocks and the accelerating impacts of climate extremes, with many countries struggling to maintain production, stabilize markets and support vulnerable communities.