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Eric Smaling

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It is a global issue (do not make developingcountries the sole problem owner)

From 7 - 9 billion in 2050 means an

expected food increase of 70%

Currently 1 billion hungry, 1 billion obese

Causes mentioned: prices up, resourcesscarce, climatic instability, soil fertilitydecline, biofuels, speculation

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More food hectares (expansion)

More food per hectare (return to investment)

Less waste (better storage better attitude)

Better distribution (surplus deficiency link)

Better diets (less, more, healthier)

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

www.kit.nl

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

www.kit.nl

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Collect cases of success and failure (what has

(not) worked where and when?)

Analyse causes and effects See how legislation may help

Cash in on quick wins

Make longer-term investments Establish proper demand-supply estimates

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Include food security in school curricula

Build a global alliance (Food Security Council ?)

Build local/national alliances (bottom-up)

Be: Region specific

Stakeholder group specific

Crop/commodity specific

Chain - specific