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Kerry: US ready to work with all countries on climate change

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Milan: US Secretary of State John Kerry said here at the Milan world exposition that the US stands ready to work with all countries on food security and climate change.

Kerry stated on Saturday in commemoration of World Food Day, celebrated a day earlier at the nutrition-themed Expo Milano 2015, as per reported.

“There is no question that the challenges that we are facing are significant. The US stands ready to work with all countries,” he underlined.

In his view, climate change is perhaps the most significant threat to global food security today.

The hard truth, he said, is that unless the global community comes together to address climate change, droughts, floods, extreme weather, ocean acidification, hunger and malnutrition will only become more pronounced.

Kerry defined climate change as a “threat multiplier” which even if does not ignite conflict, has the ability to fan the flames and to make situations much more complicated for political leaders to deal with.

“For all of these reasons, it is essential that we address the challenges of food security and climate change in a way that is coordinated,” he added.

Pursuance of a “climate-smart agriculture”, he explained was the need of the hour, and involved agricultural productivity in a way that is sustainable over time, food systems that are able to adapt to climate impacts and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sources.

“Later this year, the world will come together at the United Nations Climate Conference in Paris. And we need every country on the same page, all pushing for an ambitious, durable, and inclusive agreement that will finally put us on the path towards a global clean-energy future,” he concluded.

While in Milan, Kerry met with Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni to discuss bilateral relationship and global issues, and visited the US pavilion at the Expo, that had the theme ‘American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet’.

Kerry will travel to Paris, France, to attend an event in support of the US’ re-election to the UNESCO executive board for the 2015-2019 term.

He will also visit Madrid, Spain, from October 18-19.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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