Global Food Crisis and Solutions

The video discusses the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global agriculture, highlighting Ukraine's role as a major food producer. It explains the global food crisis, driven by conflict, climate change, and COVID-19, leading to soaring food prices and increased hunger. Historical food crises are compared, and the current crisis is attributed to economic factors and export bans. The video emphasizes that the crisis is about distribution and affordability, not food scarcity, and suggests equitable distribution as a solution.

What symbol emerged as a representation of Ukraine's resistance after the Russian invasion?

• A sunflower

• A tractor towing a tank

• A wheat field

• A peace dove

What percentage of the world's wheat is supplied by Ukraine and Russia together?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What does the UN's Food Price Index track?

• Annual agricultural output

• Food production in Europe

• Global oil prices

• Monthly international price changes on staple foods

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main causes of the 2022 food crisis?

• Technological advancements

• COVID-19

• Climate change

• Conflict

What event in 2008 contributed to a global food crisis?

• A major earthquake

• A technological revolution

• Rising oil and fertilizer costs

• A global financial boom

How have rising international freight costs affected the food crisis?

• They have decreased food prices

• They have increased food prices

• They have stabilized food prices

• They have no impact on food prices

Which country has imposed an export ban on palm oil?

• China

• Russia

• Argentina

• Indonesia

Which region is NOT mentioned as being at high risk of hunger due to conflicts?

• West Africa

• Yemen

• The Horn of Africa

• South America

What is a key solution to the 2022 food crisis?

• Developing new food technologies

• Reducing global population

• Equitable distribution of food

• Increasing food production

What is the main driver of hunger according to the World Food Programme?

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Conflict

• Economic policies