Water systems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, play an essential role in supporting fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. However, these vital resources are increasingly under threat from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and unsustainable land use practices. As fisheries are intrinsically linked to the health of water systems, establishing and enforcing
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Global Legal Framework to Ensure Food Security: The Path Toward Sustainable Access and Equity
Food security, the assurance that all individuals have access to sufficient, nutritious food, is a fundamental human right. However, nearly 1 in 10 people globally still suffer from hunger, and millions more face food insecurity, a crisis that has worsened due to climate change, conflict, and economic disparities. To address
Global Laws: The Key to Safeguarding the Economy from Drought’s Devastating Impact
Droughts are among the most devastating natural disasters, affecting millions of people worldwide and leading to severe economic consequences. Prolonged periods of insufficient rainfall can lead to crop failures, water shortages, energy disruptions, and increased food prices, all of which have far-reaching effects on national and global economies. As the
Historic Heatwaves Threaten Global Agriculture and What Laws Are Needed to Protect It
In recent months, a historic heat wave has devastated the cocoa harvest in the Ivory Coast, one of the world’s largest cocoa-producing countries. This extreme weather event is a stark reminder of the profound impact that climate change is having on global agriculture, particularly on crops that are sensitive to
How Global Laws Can Protect the Food Supply from Avian Flu
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds, but it can also be transmitted to humans and other animals. With its potential to cause significant harm to both animal populations and human health, avian flu poses a serious threat to global food security.
The Golden Rice Conundrum: Philippines Court Ruling Blocks Life-Saving Solution for Vitamin A Deficiency
The Philippines, a country where rice is a staple food, recently made headlines with a controversial court ruling that blocks the cultivation of Golden Rice, a genetically modified (GM) crop engineered to combat Vitamin A deficiency. This ruling has sparked fierce debate about the balance between public health, food security,
The Rise of Laboratory Meat: Disrupting Traditional Farming and Its Potential Need for Legal Protection
In recent years, laboratory-grown meat (often referred to as cultured meat or cell-based meat) has taken center stage in discussions about the future of food production. This emerging technology, which involves growing meat from animal cells in a lab rather than raising and slaughtering animals, promises a revolution in how