Fertilizers Will Not Fix Africa’s Food Crisis Published: 13 May 2024 Analysis The widespread promotion of synthetic fertilizer as a solution to Africa’s food-security challenges is a flawed approach that has consistently failed to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition on the continent. It is time for policymakers and stakeholders to embrace a more transparent and evidence-based approach. By Silke Bollmohr and Harun Warui
Resilient agriculture on the African continent: The proof will be in the Soil Published: 6 May 2024 Summary Our Policy Brief provides recommendations on fossil fuel-based and ‘green’ fertilizer production and use in Africa.
Governing the Right to Food Published: 24 July 2023 Background By emphasizing a multi-stakeholder approach to political decision-making, international institutions have enabled corporate actors to dominate the conversation about how and what we eat. But addressing hunger and malnutrition requires a strategy that focuses on human rights and government accountability. By Nora McKeon
Legal opinion: Implementation of a ban on the export of certain hazardous pesticides from Germany Published: 20 February 2023 Legal opinion The German government has announced it will implement an export ban on certain hazardous pesticides. The legal opinion examines the potential scope of such an export ban and if it could be compatible with the law of the European Union as well as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) of the World Trade organization (WTO).
War in Ukraine: The effects are dramatic Published: 31 March 2022 Interview How the war in Ukraine threatens global food security – an interview with Dr Martin Frick, head of the Berlin office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP). By Inka Dewitz
War: Conflicts feed hunger, hunger feeds conflict Published: 15 September 2021 Analysis Warring parties drive people off their land, kill livestock and damage crops. They destroy infrastructure and transport networks, disrupt markets and push food prices up. Conflicts are one of the main causes of hunger. But a lack of access to food can also be a cause of war.
Crises: A future without hunger Published: 15 September 2021 Analysis Since 2017, the number of hungry people around the world has been rising again. Poverty, war and natural disasters threaten food security especially in Africa and south Asia.
Food poverty: You might not choose the food you eat Published: 15 September 2021 Analysis In a wealthy country like Germany, can everyone get enough healthy food? It’s not that simple. Income, education and employment are closely linked to health.
Power: Food business, big business Published: 15 September 2021 Analysis From land ownership to seed supply to food retailing: food value chains are marked by their concentration in a few hands. The imbalance of power between large companies, smallholders and consumers results in malnutrition.
Malnutrition: Going hungry, and too much of the wrong things Published: 15 September 2021 Analysis Malnutrition is increasing worldwide. Too little food inhibits early childhood development, while too many empty calories from sugar and fat may cause cardiovascular diseases or diabetes.