Food security
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Uganda: nomads face an attack on their way of life
27 Nov 2011: Ugandan herders are well placed to adapt to global warming – but won't be represented at the conference in Durban. Meanwhile their government, backed by EU cash, wants to force them to settle, reports John Vidal
Podcasts
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31 May 2011: Audio (36min 14sec)
The World Bank says soaring food prices have already pushed millions more people into extreme poverty this year. We examine what is being done to combat the problem
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28 Jan 2011: Audio (24min 09sec)
With climate change and rising demand for biofuels pushing up food prices, rich countries are increasingly looking for land in poorer nations to feed themselves. But is this at the expense of the host country?
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27 Nov 2011: Ugandan herders are well placed to adapt to global warming – but won't be represented at the conference in Durban. Meanwhile their government, backed by EU cash, wants to force them to settle, reports John Vidal
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