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Open debate in connection with "Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity" under the agenda item "Maintenance of International Peace and Security".

(Continued) Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity 

Comments to the media by Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, and President of the Security Council for the month of August, on the United States' priorities during its presidency of the UN Security Council, including ending famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity and defending human rights.

Briefing by Mr. Maximo Torero Cullen, Assistant Director-General, Economic and Social Development Department, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and virtual briefing by Mr. Arif Husain, Chief Economist, World Food Programme (WFP), on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report 2023.

CONTINUED - Report of the Secretary-General on the adverse impact of climate change on the full realization of the right to food

The food security of millions of people is at stake. Armed conflict, climate change, the loss of biodiversity and the impact of the COVID19 pandemic have nourished the crisis. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has dramatically aggravated it, with severe consequences for many countries.

At the closing ceremony of the 5 day WFF flagship event, young leaders will present the outcomes of the youth action assembly and ways forward.

The first-ever junior edition of World Food Day features FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, innovators and agri-preneurs, food activists, chefs, astronauts, actors, students and more.

With events, dialogue and outreach extending throughout the year, the WFF flagship event is set to launch 1-5 October 2021. It will gather youth to drive awareness, foster engagement, and mobilize youth-led action in support of agri-food systems transformation.

Opening Celebration: Dignitary statements, youth performances, International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture & WFF Film Awards. Music performances by AY Young and a Younga Rave to follow by DJ Giovaninno.