Speech

Coordinating Policy Responses to the Global Food Crisis

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly high-level special event on food security

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Dame Barbara Woodward DCMG OBE
Published
18 July 2022
Location:
UN General Assembly
Delivered on:
(Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Ambassador Barbara Woodward

First, we support the UN and Turkish efforts to broker agreement on the export of grain from Ukrainian ports.  As the Secretary-General said last week, a ray of hope to bring  stability to the global food system.

Second, we are focusing on the most acute needs.The risk of multiple famines this year, especially in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, of grave concern, and focusing our bilateral aid there.

Third, working with key partners to ensure that fertiliser remains available for next year’s harvest.

Overall, we are staying focused on the Sustainable Development Goals, and globally we are supporting the G7 Global Alliance for Food Security. We and our partners will remain committed to supporting and resolving this crisis.

I thank you, Mr President.

Published 18 July 2022