Group 6 The Contemporary Wolrd.

CONTEMPORARY WORD
BSOA 2B
Reporters ;
SALABSAB, JEANRIE LUMAMBA
PADING, RECIEL MAE GARAY
SAAVEDRA, CHRISTINE
CHAPTER 6: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE
WORLD
Lesson 1: SUSTANABLE DEVELOPMENT
• STABILITY VS. SUSTAINABILITY
• MODELS OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Lesson 2: GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY

• MODELS OF GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
• CRITISIMS TO THE EXISTING MODELS OF GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
• FACTOR NFLUENCING GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
• CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
MODULE 4
TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Learning Objectives:
 Differentiate stability from sustainability

 Articulate models of global sustainable development
 Define global food security
 Articulate a personal definition of global citizenship
 Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship
LESSON 1- SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
 The main reason for the current problems has been

the inability of modern societies to produce enough
stability and sustainability
 Stability – the International Monetary fund (IMF)
describes it as ‘avoiding large swings in economic
activity, high inflation, and excessive volatility in
exchange rates and financial markets’.
 Sustainability - Bruntland Report defines it as the
‘development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs’. It is the responsible use of resources.
DIMENSION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
 Economic Dimension -
• 16 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for
sustainable development ,provide access to
justice for all and build effective ,accountable
and inclusive institutions at all levels
• 17.Strengthen the means of implementation
and revitalize the global partnership for
sustainable development
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
It refers to the availability and accessibility

of an individual to get sufficient quantity of
food that is reliable and affordable to the
individual.
It helps to enhance the productivity and

consecutively the production of food.
MODELS OF GLOBAL FOOD
SECURITY
1. Quality – food security is achieved

when all people at all times have
economic and physical access to
sufficient, healthy and nutritious food.
2. Quantity – it is the measure of the

availability of food and individuals’ ability
to access it.
3. Safety – food safety is the need for people to
have food that is free of contamination.
4. Palatability – the palatability of a food,

especially its taste and pleasantness, is the
most important factor that determines food
selection or preference.
5. Culturally acceptability - refers to the access

to food stuffs that are acceptable for
designated population.
FACTORS
INFLUENCING THE
FUTURE OF FOOD
SECURITY
• In 1996, The World Food Summit defined
food security as existing “when all
people, at all times, have physical, social
and economic access to sufficient, safe
and nutritious food to meet dietary needs
for a productive and healthy life.”
From physical to human-influenced factors, there are many forces that affect our global food supply,
access, and quality. And when there is less food available, prices increase--which has been happening
every year since 2000. Taking the time and attention to better understand the factors affecting food
security will enable you to better prepare for situations where food may be hard to come by.
1. WEATHER PATTERNS
• Our ability to grow food is extremely dependent on climatic

conditions, from the amount of rainfall to temperature. For example,
earlier this year we saw how changing weather patterns and
persistent flooding in the Midwest led to all-time low corn planting
rates.
• Whether you live in a third-world or first-world country, our food
supply is at the mercy of Mother Nature, from fluctuating
temperatures to natural disasters. The BBC illustrates this point in
reporting that, “Countries such as Russia and Australia are huge
exporters of wheat and barley respectively. When they suffer drought
there is less food available globally and global food prices increase.”
• Keeping an eye on weather patterns and major climatic events such
as droughts will give you the necessary foresight to predict potential
food shortages and delays .
2. SOIL DEGRADATION
• In order to successfully plant and harvest crops, farmers need
good-quality soil. If soil is unhealthy, it doesn’t contain the right
amount and type of nutrients needed to aid crop growth.
According to The Guardian, one-third of global soils are
degraded because of soil erosion, salinity, nutrient depletion,
and pollution, ultimately leading to systemic problems in our
food quality and access.
• A recent UN report revealed that over 1.3 billion people who
depend on agriculture for their livelihoods are farming degraded
land. Fortunately, our country is taking key steps to protect the
health of our soil. The Secretary for the US Department of
Agriculture shared that soil health is a priority and the
department has invested in programs related to the issue.
3. WATER STRESS
• In addition to healthy soil, farmers need water to grow their crops--not to mention raise
livestock. In fact, the United Nations reported that agriculture is the biggest user of water
around the globe, with irrigation requiring close to 70% of all freshwater appropriated for
human use.
• However, our world doesn’t necessarily have an endless supply of water, and with the
global population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, even more people will be forced
to share this limited resource. Groundwater levels are decreasing, and simultaneously,
we are seeing rivers and lakes drying up. According to Danish research center
Danwatch…
• Four billion people--two-thirds of the world’s population--are currently affected by water
scarcity.
• Experts say that water scarcity will be one of the greatest challenges to future food
security.
• Unfortunately, even though we know water stress is a real problem, we’re currently
wasting a lot of the water we use. The United Nations reports that “Roughly 30% of the
food produced worldwide is lost or wasted every year, which means that the water used
to produce it is also wasted.” Learning to conserve the water we use at home and in
industry will be key to improving our state of food security.
4. PESTS AND DISEASES
• According to TIME, at the moment, only 12 crops

account for 75% of all human calories. Whenever
these crops are compromised by pests and diseases,
our food system is greatly affected. And unfortunately,
with factors such as globalization, trade, and weather
events, incidences of pests and pathogens have
risen. Pests such as locusts, armyworms, and fruit
flies can ruin crops. On the disease front, farmers
need to worry about things like banana diseases,
wheat leaf rust, and cassava diseases.
5: LOSS OF FARMLAND FOR GROWING FOOD
• As with water and soil, the availability of arable land is also an
essential component to growing and producing food. One of the
biggest reasons behind the loss of farmland for growing food in
recent years is the increasing demand for biofuel. This market is
taking up valuable farmland typically used to grow food and raise
livestock. Additionally, even the crops themselves are being
diverted to other uses aside from food. Environment Reports
wrote that “roughly 9 percent of global crops are currently used
to produce biofuels or other industrial products.”
• Now that I’ve shared an overview of these five major factors
influencing food security, it’s time to get strategic and prepare for
diminished access to food systems and resources of the past.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL
FOOD SECURITY?
• Growing population- Populations are increasing with a projected increase of 1

to 2.5 billion expected in areas like Africa and Asia by the year 2050.
• Changing tastes in diet- More of the current population is increasing their
consumption of processed foods, meat and dairy which puts a strain on grain
growth to meet the demand.
• Climate changes- Current rates see about 40% of the world's landmass under
rising temperatures that impair farming ability.
• Water scarcity- Water is needed to produce wheat or raise beef. Water
stressed regions aren't producing enough water which could create a crisis by
2050.
• Fewer farmers- Developed countries are seeing less occupational farmers
creating a deficit of less than 2% for the growth of crops and animal breeding.
• Other challenges include higher food prices and poor soil to till.
COMPLEXITIES OF ENSURING FOOD SECURITY
• Addressing the growing problem of hunger in

underdeveloped regions requires a shift in agricultural
productivity. Smaller farms are particularly in need. Rural
farming communities have higher levels of poverty which
increases the numbers of the hungry.
• The improvements in agriculture require a look at
sustainability. Currently, 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
come from the agricultural sector. Food waste and water
withdrawals are also at high levels. With an estimated loss
of $750 billion the attention needs to be placed on reducing
waste and how energy is used for farming.
CHALLENGES TO GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
Some challenges facing the stability of food security

efforts are-
• Growing populations
• Climate change
• Lack of water
• Less farmers
• Higher food prices
• Degraded soil impairing use

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Lesson 2: GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY

 Differentiate stability from sustainability

 The main reason for the current problems has been

It refers to the availability and accessibility

It helps to enhance the productivity and

1. Quality – food security is achieved

2. Quantity – it is the measure of the

4. Palatability – the palatability of a food,

5. Culturally acceptability - refers to the access

• Our ability to grow food is extremely dependent on climatic

• According to TIME, at the moment, only 12 crops

• Growing population- Populations are increasing with a projected increase of 1

• Addressing the growing problem of hunger in

Some challenges facing the stability of food security

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