2015 Global Food Security Index ShowsImprovement in Access and Quality of Food Globally; Challenges in Europe

MILAN, May 19, 2015 – DuPont joinedpublic and private sector leaders today at Expo Milan 2015 to share examples of rural and urban innovations that addressthe global food security challenge. During the event, the EconomistIntelligence Unit (EIU) unveiled the results of the DuPont-sponsored 2015 Global Food Security Index, which showed continued improvementin global food security – but also challenges in Central and Eastern Europe dueto political unrest and rapid urbanization.

DuPont Executive Vice President James C. Borel headlined the forum, which kickedoff the company’s engagement at the USA Pavilion. Borel challenged those engaged in the discussion to extendthe conversation beyond Expo Milan and leverage the findings of the Global FoodSecurity Index to develop new, targeted solutions to global hunger.

“As the global population increases,becomes more urbanized and the middle class expands, we must properly focusresources to strengthen food systems and their resiliency,” said Borel. “Wehave to look at the underlying issues – the key drivers that influence a person’sability to eat. This is the power of the Global Food Security Index.” 

Borel went on to highlight four keyareas that warrant proper resource investment: innovation for farmerproductivity, enhancing nutrition of food, creation of fair and open tradepolicies and reduction of food waste.

Finding New Solutions to Global FoodSecurity Challenges

The event also featured a diverseselection of leaders from the U.S. Department of State, Ford Motor Company and globalnot-for-profits who shared their insights on how the world population’s fooddemands are changing and how their organizations are evolving meet those newdemands.

For example, Rikin Gandhi of DigitalGreen presented on how his team is utilizing mobile technologies to teach ruralfamers in India improved management techniques. CARE International SecretaryGeneral and CEO Wolfgang Jamann shared how the organization has worked withsmallholder farmers in Haiti to improve soil nutrition and how it has madetheir food system more resilient in times of crisis.

                        The EIU also unveiled a white paperat the forum on “The Role of Innovation in Meeting Food Security Challenges”that identifies and defines the challenges, key players and technologysolutions related to global food security. The paper focused on three keyopportunity areas to increase the accessibility of quality food globally –the utilization of biotechnology, support for smallholder farmers, and rise ofurban agriculture. 

EIU 2015 Global Food Security Index RevealsOverall Improvement, Challenges in Europe

                        TheEIU presented the new findings from the 2015 Global Food Security Index to  inform the discussion around food andagriculture solutions. The 2015 Index measures 109 countries against 28 foodsecurity indicators that monitor the ongoing impact of agriculture investments,collaborations and policies around the world.

                        Whilethe Index revealed that globally food security increased – with two-thirds ofthe countries registering year-over-year improvements – the EIU reported that EasternEurope was the only region to experience food security deterioration in 2014. Politicalinstability in parts of Eastern and Central Europe – and a lower urbanabsorption capacity across the region – how much a country’s GDP growth rateoutpaces its urbanization rate – led to lower scores in 85 percent of Europeannations included in the Index.

                        “Thisyear’s findings underscore the importance of continued investment inagriculture research and infrastructure in Europe to ensure all of the region’speople have access to safe and affordable food,” said Borel. “Europe has been aleader in food security and we must ensure that portions of the region are notleft behind due to a lack of investment and support for farmers and new agriculturaltechnologies.”

                        DuPonthas invested significantly in Eastern Europe – particularly Ukraine and Russia– which has highly productive arable land that has been underutilized fordecades. Through its seed business, DuPont Pioneer, the company has recentlyinvested more than $50 million in Ukraine to build research and productionfacilities, and expects to engage with more than 9,500 Ukrainian farmers thisyear through customer field days and training.

For more information on theinteractive Global Food Security Index, including definitions of the 28 globalindicators, impact of changing food prices, multi-country comparisons and more,visit: http://foodsecurityindex.eiu.com/.  

                        DuPontis committed to driving food security efforts locally, sustainably andcollaboratively; visit foodsecurity.dupont.com or follow the conversation onTwitter at #foodsecurity to learn more.

                        DuPont(NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the globalmarketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since1802.  The company believes that bycollaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we canhelp find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy foodfor people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protectinglife and the environment.  For additionalinformation about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, pleasevisit http://www.dupont.com.

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