MEMBER NEWS: Oxfam announces GROW campaign
Oxfam announced their global GROW Campaign today, with live-streamed events worldwide.
The launch of this event coincides with the new report “Growing a Better Future.” The report estimates that the price of food staples may double in the next 20 years due to climate change and pressure from a rising global population.
As part of their activities, Oxfam America released a 5-point plan to address the food crisis. The plan calls for President Obama, the US Congress and the private sector to take immediate steps:
1. Invest in small-scale food producers
2. End excessive speculation in agricultural commodities
3. Modernize food aid
4. Stop giveaways to the corn-ethanol industry
5. Regulate land and water grabs
Photo: Oxfam America
