Fatshimetrie, the strategic news magazine, highlights a major initiative launched by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro. Indeed, during a ministerial meeting, the president unveiled a global alliance against hunger and poverty, underlining Brazil’s commitment to combating these scourges. This initiative, presented as one of the country’s priorities for its current presidency of the Group of 20, aims to mobilize funds and knowledge to support policies and programs aimed at reducing inequality and poverty on a global scale.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a former trade unionist who became president for the third time in 2023, has always been committed to fighting hunger, both nationally and internationally. Originally from a modest family in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, he has made this cause a priority throughout his political career. His return to the presidency in 2023 has given new impetus to his efforts to ensure adequate food for all.
Brazil, as a leading food exporter, plays a crucial role in global food security. Its exports of corn, soybeans, coffee, sugar, beef and chicken help feed many people around the world. However, despite sufficient food production, hunger persists and affects millions of people around the world.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015, aim to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030. However, progress towards these goals is far from sufficient. According to the annual report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, published in Rio, an estimated 733 million people suffered from hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people in the world and one in five people in Africa.
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified food security and poverty challenges worldwide, leading to an increase in the number of people experiencing food insecurity. Despite progress in Latin America and the Caribbean, the numbers remain alarming and call for urgent action by the international community.
As an emerging leader of the Global South, President Lula and his diplomatic team are using the G20 presidency to advocate for reform of global governance institutions and to promote a transition to sustainable energy. These efforts aim to position Brazil as a key player on the international stage and to make its contribution to the fight against hunger and poverty in the world.
In conclusion, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s initiative to combat hunger and poverty deserves special attention. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, international solidarity and cooperation are essential to ensure a better future for all. It is time to act decisively to end world hunger and poverty.