Factors Affecting Food Security

The video discusses the importance of sustainable food supply in the context of rising population numbers. It examines factors affecting food security, including increasing birth rates, dietary changes, and the demand for exotic foods. The impact of new pests, pathogens, and environmental changes like global warming is also covered. Technological advances and societal factors such as conflicts and biofuel production are discussed in relation to their effects on food security.

What are some factors that contribute to increasing birth rates in less developed countries?

How does the demand for exotic foods in developed countries affect food security in less developed countries?

In what ways can environmental changes impact food security?

What role do technological advances play in food security for developed versus less developed countries?

Discuss the relationship between conflicts and food security.