Around the world Quote by Barack Obama
“It's a moral imperative, it's an economic imperative, and it is a security imperative. For we've seen how spikes in food prices can plunge millions into poverty, which, in turn, can spark riots that cost lives, and can lead to instability. And this danger will only grow if a surging global population isn't matched by surging food production. So reducing malnutrition and hunger around the world advances international peace and security - and that includes the national security of the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2015
Hunger, poverty, and instability are linked; solving malnutrition supports global and national security.
In simple terms: Feeding people prevents conflict.
Invest in nutrition to promote peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- development aid planning
- agricultural investment
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies ensure sustainable food growth?
- How can nations cooperate on nutrition security?
Complex supply chains and climate change threaten food production.