- Alleviating mass starvation
- Preventing famine
Description
Reducing famine involves implementing coordinated actions to ensure reliable access to sufficient, nutritious food for vulnerable populations. Key strategies include improving food distribution systems, supporting sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening early warning and emergency response mechanisms, and addressing underlying causes such as poverty and conflict. These measures aim to prevent food shortages, mitigate the impact of crop failures or disasters, and build long-term resilience in communities at risk of hunger and malnutrition.
Claim
The famine in Bengal killed 3 million people in 1942. No famine ever occurred in a democratic society with a free press.
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UIA organization
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SDG
Metadata
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Global strategies
Type
(B) Basic universal strategies
Subject
- Amenities » Undernourishment
- Societal problems » Prevention
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English
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V4694
DOCID
13246940
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197853
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Last update
May 20, 2022