alimentos-no-combustibles-b0dc4326d49c623c.pdf

This report by Friends of the Earth International argues that agrofuels (biofuels) significantly increase food prices and volatility, contributing to global hunger and poverty. It highlights that international bodies like the World Bank and OECD agree that food prices are higher due to biofuels and recommend eliminating subsidies and mandates. The document also links agrofuel production to 'land grabbing' in Africa and human rights abuses in Indonesia, India, and Latin America, urging a shift toward food sovereignty and energy efficiency.

• Agrofuels are identified as a primary driver of increased food prices and volatility. The United Nations Committee on World Food Security states that biofuel production was one of the main factors in recent food price increases.
• The impact of agrofuels on food prices is significant enough that international institutions, including the World Bank, OECD, and WTO, suggest that food prices are substantially higher than they would be without biofuel production. These organizations recommend that G20 governments eliminate policies that subsidize or mandate biofuel production and consumption.
• Agrofuels increase food prices through several mechanisms: creating additional demand for land and crops (reducing food availability), straining markets for specific crops, strengthening the link between food and oil prices, and increasing competition between crops like corn, wheat, palm oil, and rapeseed.
• Since 2001, agrofuels have accounted for a significant portion of the increase in demand for various crops: 70% for corn, 13% for wheat, 90% for rapeseed, 47% for soybean oil, and 22% for palm oil. Additionally, 15% of corn is used for ethanol, and 16% of rapeseed, soy, sunflower, and palm oil are used for biodiesel.
• The production of agrofuels is linked to 'land grabbing,' particularly in Africa, where land traditionally used by communities is sold or leased to foreign investors. Friends of the Earth found that 5 million hectares in 11 African countries were acquired for agrofuels, while other estimates suggest 37 million hectares globally.
• High food prices have had severe impacts on poverty. Following the 2008 price peak, the FAO estimated 100 million more people fell into chronic hunger and poverty. The World Bank estimated 44 million people entered poverty between June and December 2010 due to high food prices.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (n.d.). alimentos-no-combustibles-b0dc4326d49c623c.pdf. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Alimentos-no-combustibles.pdf

Chicago

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