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Climate change is an undeniable reality, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions must be an urgent short- and long-term priority for both the public and private sector.

Addressing hunger goes far beyond food distribution — it requires navigating the root causes of the food system disruptions that magnify vulnerability. Interconnected global challenges, such as conflict and natural disasters or constraints on sustainable development, make solving food insecurity incredibly complex. As these factors increase pressure on already vulnerable communities, building resilient food systems and ensuring sustainable solutions requires a multifaceted approach.

In this commentary, Chow Kiat Lim, Chief Executive Officer of GIC and 2023 Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award Recipient discusses the need for long-term investment to help solve the world’s most pressing challenges.