It demands renewed commitment from the international community, governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals. Ensuring world food security will require an integrated approach that combines agricultural production with water management, soil conservation, and afforestation. But a sensible appraisal of the possible risks is essential. Economic and other complex factors are likely to slow worldwide measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, reducing fossil fuel consumption should be only one component of a wider effort to live within biospheric limits.
Rural development based on agriculture is the answer to population distribution problems.