Britain faces severe food security risks due to global climate shocks, failing crops, and fragile just-in-time supply chains, yet the government suppresses warnings and avoids maintaining strategic food reserves.
A freedom of information request reveals only 20 staff work on climate adaptation in Defra, prompting calls from campaigners and NGOs for urgent government action as the UK faces extreme heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts.
Overnight Russian attacks on an apartment building killed two people in Kharkiv, while strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Odesa and oil refineries in Sumy amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
A Kentucky family has rejected a $26 million offer from an anonymous AI company to sell half of their 1,200-acre generational farmland for a data centre, prioritizing food security and natural resources over money.
Lake Highland Preparatory School student Aakash Manaswi has developed a carbon dioxide-based mite blower that effectively combats Varroa mites in honeybee colonies while remaining cheaper and safer than chemical pesticides.
A run of Telegraph articles supportive of climate action has sparked debate about whether the paper and the Conservative right are softening on net zero. Observers say the broader editorial line still looks unchanged.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Russia's attacks on civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea have halted all vessel traffic to Ukraine's Odesa region ports for the first time since 2023, strangling vital export corridors and raising global food security concerns. Ukraine has requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting for July 27.
Tony Rinaudo, known as "The Forest Maker," helped Nigerien farmers regenerate over 200 million trees by reviving dormant root systems, not planting new ones. This low-cost Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach restored millions of hectares, improving food security and livelihoods for millions in Niger.
Astana, Kazakhstan, has experienced two record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with temperatures reaching 39.5°C. The country faces increasing climate risks, including heat-related deaths, droughts, and water shortages, prompting calls for a national Heat-Health Action Plan.
Campaigners warn the UK government's plan to boost intensive poultry farming for food security is a national security risk due to resource intensity, pollution, and reliance on imported feed, advocating for plant-based proteins instead.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for increased agricultural subsidies to safeguard food security and farmer livelihoods, citing sufficient financial resources from a booming stock market.
A report reveals significant flaws in India's agriculture data collection, with 'girdawari' (crop enumeration) completed on time in less than half the country. Outdated maps and untrained staff conducting crop-cutting experiments further compromise food security data.
New research from Stockholm University and Project Seagrass indicates that fish from seagrass meadows offer a superior nutritional profile compared to those from coral reefs, potentially aiding millions in coastal East Africa facing malnutrition and poverty.
New research indicates seagrass meadows provide fish richer in essential nutrients than those from coral reefs, potentially combating malnutrition in coastal communities along East Africa. The study highlights seagrass as 'food infrastructure' vital for local diets.
UK MPs are demanding the full publication of a spy report detailing catastrophic national security risks from overseas ecosystem collapse, including food shortages and potential conflict. The government's refusal to release the report, despite a third heatwave, has drawn criticism.
Indonesia plans to integrate with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and use its digital public infrastructure as a blueprint for its own ecosystem. The collaboration extends to commerce, digital identity, and public services, with potential for export across the ASEAN region.
Five trainees died during a program for Indonesia's $13.4B village cooperative initiative, raising concerns about the training's design and safety, and the reliance on military discipline in policymaking.
El Niño has brought frost and drought to Papua New Guinea's Highlands, destroying crops and threatening food security for up to 3 million people. Oxfam PNG reports severe food shortages and water issues, with the government urging preparedness.
Women farmers, responsible for up to 80% of food production in lower-income countries, face systemic exclusion. Investing in them could boost global GDP by $1 trillion and reduce food insecurity for 45 million people.
Tetra Pak advocates for a focused climate strategy in food systems, emphasizing processing and packaging over farming. They highlight that modernizing dairy equipment can cut emissions by 40-49% and that carton packaging offers a lower climate impact for perishables. Policy should enable system-wide modernization and circularity.
India's rice stocks reached a record 68.43 million tonnes and wheat inventories climbed to their highest in five years at 53.41 million tonnes by June 1. This surge in reserves is expected to bolster food security and provide export flexibility, despite El Nino concerns.
El Nino's onset may weaken India's summer monsoon, risking vital kharif crops like rice and maize, warns FAO. This threatens farmers' livelihoods and food security, especially in vulnerable regions, amplified by a warmer planet and global disruptions.
