This infographic from the USAID highlights the escalating need to feed the worlds growing population. It is estimated that the world will need 70% more food by 2050. USAIDs Feed the Future initiative attempts to support innovative farming practices, provide modern agricultural technology to farmers and encourage sustainable agriculture.
Supporting similar goals, the Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins also encourages means to support a growing populations needs while protecting the environment, biodiversity and the earths finite resources.
Check out TEDxManhattans Changing the Way We Eat held today to explore the current food system and the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable way of farming and eating, including a talk from the Center for Livable Futures director Dr. Robert Lawrence, MD.
If you missed the live stream of this event, check out last years recorded videos of the talks and look out for the recordings from this years event as well.