Activists and chefs worldwide joined a new campaign on Thursday (July 25) to spotlight the global food crisis.
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where G20 leaders were meeting for a two-day summit, campaigners staged a demonstration. Members of various NGOs distributed empty plates from a mock food truck.
The CEO of Sustainable Development Goal 2 Advocacy explained the symbolism behind the empty plates: “We use these plates to represent the 733 million people worldwide who face hunger. We need urgent action and commitment to drive change, building on Brazil’s and the G20’s promises to create an alliance for this cause.”
The protest came after Brazil committed to partially funding the global alliance against hunger and poverty.