During this Infopoint Lunchtime conference “Hunger and Food Security – Major challenges we are facing today” an overview of the situation of food and nutrition security in the world today will be presented. Special emphasis will be given to the current situation of El Niño, current droughts in Africa South of the Sahara, and potential policies that need to be put in place in the future to minimize these and associated risks.

Speakers

Introduction

Jean-Pierre Halkin: Head of Unit – DEVCO C1- Rural development, Food security, Nutrition

Presentation

Maximo Torrero: Director, Markets, Trade and Institutions Division, International Food Policy Research Institute

Infopoint Lunchtime Conferences

Aim of the Lunchtime Conferences is to tie in with topical events (visit to Brussels by a well-known figure in the field, International Days) by organising conferences that will engage our partners in development and stimulate debate and different points of view. The conferences are aimed both at the general public, the development community and the staff of the European institutions. Interaction and exchange are key objectives of these sessions.