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What is a primary goal of UN Sustainability Goal 2?
What is a primary goal of UN Sustainability Goal 2?
- Reduce carbon emissions in agriculture
- Eliminate food waste completely
- Promote urban farming practices
- End hunger and achieve food security (correct)
Which of the following factors can contribute to food insecurity?
Which of the following factors can contribute to food insecurity?
- Increased food production
- Healthy diet practices
- Stable agricultural practices
- War and conflict (correct)
What is one of the main challenges identified in addressing global food security?
What is one of the main challenges identified in addressing global food security?
- Reducing food prices worldwide
- Increasing livestock production
- Feeding 10 billion people (correct)
- Eliminating food exports
How does climate change relate to food production?
How does climate change relate to food production?
Why is food security a significant issue in the context of Singapore's population?
Why is food security a significant issue in the context of Singapore's population?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to electricity and heat production?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to electricity and heat production?
What is a benefit of plant-based food compared to traditional meat?
What is a benefit of plant-based food compared to traditional meat?
What are some consequences of food insecurity mentioned in the context?
What are some consequences of food insecurity mentioned in the context?
In which sector is agriculture identified as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?
In which sector is agriculture identified as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?
What role does the agri-food sector have in relation to the global population?
What role does the agri-food sector have in relation to the global population?
Which of the following actions aligns with promoting sustainable agriculture?
Which of the following actions aligns with promoting sustainable agriculture?
What prominent goal is highlighted in relation to global food systems?
What prominent goal is highlighted in relation to global food systems?
What is a consequence of agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions?
What is a consequence of agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions?
What is a consequence of the rising global population on the food system?
What is a consequence of the rising global population on the food system?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge mentioned regarding food security?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge mentioned regarding food security?
What aspect of the food system is Singapore focusing on to promote sustainability?
What aspect of the food system is Singapore focusing on to promote sustainability?
What percentage of food does Singapore currently import?
What percentage of food does Singapore currently import?
What initiative is Singapore implementing to enhance food security by local production?
What initiative is Singapore implementing to enhance food security by local production?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the global food system?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the global food system?
What historical factors heavily influenced agricultural production before the green revolution?
What historical factors heavily influenced agricultural production before the green revolution?
What is the primary focus of the global food system?
What is the primary focus of the global food system?
What could be a potential limiting factor for food production in the future?
What could be a potential limiting factor for food production in the future?
The concept of 'food technology' in Singapore focuses on what?
The concept of 'food technology' in Singapore focuses on what?
The global food system primarily involves which type of activities?
The global food system primarily involves which type of activities?
What does food security primarily refer to?
What does food security primarily refer to?
Which aspect is NOT a component of food security?
Which aspect is NOT a component of food security?
How is food utilization defined in the context of food security?
How is food utilization defined in the context of food security?
What does food accessibility ensure?
What does food accessibility ensure?
What is meant by 'stability' in the context of food security?
What is meant by 'stability' in the context of food security?
Which of the following factors significantly contributes to food utilization?
Which of the following factors significantly contributes to food utilization?
Which concept includes both food production and imports?
Which concept includes both food production and imports?
Food security is directly threatened by which of the following?
Food security is directly threatened by which of the following?
What is one way to increase food availability without increasing production?
What is one way to increase food availability without increasing production?
What benefit does converting food waste into compost provide?
What benefit does converting food waste into compost provide?
How does feeding lower on the energy pyramid affect food availability?
How does feeding lower on the energy pyramid affect food availability?
What was significant about Singapore's approval of lab-grown meat in December 2020?
What was significant about Singapore's approval of lab-grown meat in December 2020?
What is a possible outcome of lab-grown meat for the global food system?
What is a possible outcome of lab-grown meat for the global food system?
What is a potential concern regarding the impact of lab-grown meat on Singapore's culture?
What is a potential concern regarding the impact of lab-grown meat on Singapore's culture?
What aspect of food production does the circular economy concept emphasize?
What aspect of food production does the circular economy concept emphasize?
What is one significant challenge discussed regarding lab-grown meat?
What is one significant challenge discussed regarding lab-grown meat?
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Study Notes
The Challenge
- Feed 10 billion people
- Eradicate hunger
- Promote economic growth
- Secure jobs
- Save the planet
Food Availability and Security
- Food security is threatened by a rising population
- It's threatened by climate change
- The challenge is to meet the rising demand for food while reducing the environmental impact of the food system
UN Sustainability Goal 2
- End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Climate Change and Food Security
- Climate change threatens food production and livelihoods, especially in poor countries
- Global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are 10%.
- Other emissions come from energy (25%) and electricity and heat production.
Food Security Components
- Availability: Sufficient quantities and quality of food products, locally produced, or imported, including food aid.
- Accessibility: Adequate access to nutritional food resources.
- Utilisation: Consuming food with access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
- Stability: Secure access to sufficient food at all times, protected from sudden shocks or events that impact availability and accessibility.
Food Security in Singapore
- Singapore imports 90% of its food.
- The country is diversifying its import supply and boosting local production.
- Singapore aims to achieve 30% local food production by 2030.
- Food technology is being used to enhance food security.
The Global Food System
- It's a complex web of production and consumption.
- It includes people, institutions, activities, processes, and infrastructure.
- Food production is dependent on land, fertilizer, pesticides, and machinery.
- The global food system is defined as the entire value chain, from research and development to disposal of food.
Food Waste
- Food waste happens during production, in shops, and at homes.
- Reducing food waste increases food availability.
Circular Economy
- Black soldier fly larvae are used to turn food waste into compost.
- The compost is used to grow local food or as animal feed, completing a closed loop.
Energy Pyramids
- Lower down in the energy pyramid, more energy is available to feed more people.
Lab-Grown Meat
- Singapore was the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat to consumers in 2020.
- It has seen the emergence of alternative protein start-ups.
- Lab-grown meat is expected to benefit food security, affordability, economic growth, climate change, and social justice.
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