How Can Food Security be Achieved with a Growing Population

By Andrew Mikovski
Updated on January 19, 2024
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by Andrew Mikovski

How can food security be achieved with a growing population while protecting natural resources and fair and adequate income for farmers and future generations?

According to the United Nations, the global population is set to skyrocket to 9.8 billion by 2050 and a staggering 11.2 billion by 2100. With this surge in population, the challenge of maintaining food security becomes increasingly pressing. Yet, in the face of the ongoing effects of global warming in 2024, creating a steady and secure food supply has become a complex puzzle.

The stark reality is that food insecurity is on the rise. By June 2022, 345 million people in 82 countries were grappling with the harsh consequences of insufficient food access. Factors like the conflict in Ukraine, disruptions in supply chains, and the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic have collectively led to soaring food prices, making it even more challenging for vulnerable populations to secure their daily meals.

Climate change is one of the biggest contributors to this crisis. As global warming changes weather patterns, we witness more frequent and intense heat waves, heavy rainfall, and droughts.

However, the way we produce food is making the situation worse. Surprisingly, it has been estimated that the global food system is responsible for roughly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, following closely behind the energy sector. The food system is even considered the main source of methane emissions and biodiversity loss. Considering this alarming situation, more and more food security experts are shifting towards sustainable agriculture.

Sustainable agriculture is a philosophy and set of practices that collectively satisfy three different conditions:

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