A changing climate could stunt agricultural production and increase food prices in Bangladesh and other developing countries, increasing the risk of hunger and malnutrition.
The pressure is on to meet the 2015 deadline for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), adopted to encourage social and economic development in the world's poorest countries.
The abundance of oil in Nigeria has not brought food security for the majority of the population, and many Nigerians are in the midst of a severe hunger crisis.
A Russian ban on grain exports announced in August by Putin has provoked fear over rising wheat prices and food security. But when market forces trump state control, is the fear justified?
As the global demand for soy rises, Paraguay has become the world's fastest-growing producer of the crop. But with resulting riches have also come battles over land rights and growing environmental concerns.
Juhie Bhatia is the Public Health Editor at Global Voices Online and the Managing Editor at Women's eNews. She has covered health, science and women's issues for over 10 years as a reporter and...