International ReportsSkim2024-11-08

FAO Releases State of Food and Agriculture 2024

What Happened

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released 'The State of Food and Agriculture 2024' report on November 8, 2024. It uses 'true cost accounting' to identify USD 12 trillion in annual hidden costs within global agrifood systems, primarily linked to health and environmental impacts.

Why It Matters

For India, this highlights the urgent need to address 'hidden costs' like non-communicable diseases from unhealthy diets and environmental degradation to ensure sustainable food security.

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