Resilience of the Global Supply Chain
Location
A133
Document Type
Presentation
Type
Information Motivating Public Activism (IMPACT)
UN Sustainable Development Goal
UNSDG #2: Zero Hunger
Start Date
24-4-2024 10:20 AM
End Date
24-4-2024 10:35 AM
Abstract
Recent events, such as the global coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have called into question the ability of many countries to adequately feed their populations. Nearly 29.3% of people worldwide already do not have access to a stable supply of food, but disruptions to the global supply chain can cause major instability in food supply in many developed countries as well. The inability to access food typically causes social instability and can even cause revolutions. Therefore, it is urgent to ensure that nations can consistently feed their growing population. This study will explore the nature of the global food supply chain and the challenges posed by disruptions to the global supply chain. We propose solutions and mitigations for these challenges, and explore new forms of agriculture that may be able to increase food security and improve the resilience of localities to disruptions in the global supply chain, to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal of “ZERO HUNGER”.
Resilience of the Global Supply Chain
A133
Recent events, such as the global coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have called into question the ability of many countries to adequately feed their populations. Nearly 29.3% of people worldwide already do not have access to a stable supply of food, but disruptions to the global supply chain can cause major instability in food supply in many developed countries as well. The inability to access food typically causes social instability and can even cause revolutions. Therefore, it is urgent to ensure that nations can consistently feed their growing population. This study will explore the nature of the global food supply chain and the challenges posed by disruptions to the global supply chain. We propose solutions and mitigations for these challenges, and explore new forms of agriculture that may be able to increase food security and improve the resilience of localities to disruptions in the global supply chain, to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal of “ZERO HUNGER”.