<p>I understand that the impact of natural disasters on food security can be severe, damaging crops, disrupting transportation systems, and displacing communities, making it difficult for people to access the food they need to survive.</p><p>As such, I pledge to take the following steps to ensure that food systems around the world are more resilient to natural disasters:</p><p>1. Support local farmers and communities</p><p>I pledge to support local farmers and communities by purchasing food from local markets and investing in projects that help to improve food security and resilience in my area. <br> <br>2. Promote sustainable agriculture practices</p><p>I pledge to promote sustainable agriculture practices by supporting farmers who use conservation tillage, crop rotation, and other practices that can help to reduce soil erosion and increase the resilience of crops to natural disasters.<br> <br>3. Invest in home food storage systems</p><p>I pledge to invest in home food storage systems such as a root cellar or pantry, to have a backup food supply in case of natural disasters.</p><p>4. Participate in community-based disaster risk reduction programs</p><p>I pledge to participate in community-based disaster risk reduction programs and volunteer to help prepare my community in case of natural disasters.<br> <br>5. Educate yourself on climate change on food security</p><p>I pledge to educate myself on the effects of climate change on food security and advocate for policies that can help to mitigate these effects.<br> <br>6. Plant a vegetable garden</p><p>I pledge to plant a vegetable garden or join a community garden to increase access to fresh food and reduce dependence on long-distance food transportation.<br> <br>7. Store non-perishable food items</p><p>I pledge to store non-perishable food items and have a plan for how to access them in case of emergency.<br> <br>8. Learn how to preserve food</p><p>I pledge to learn how to preserve food through methods such as canning, drying, or fermentation to ensure a supply of food during a disaster or when fresh food is not available.<br> <br>9. Support research and development of new technologies</p><p>I pledge to support research and development of new technologies that can help to make global food systems more resilient to natural disasters.<br> <br>10. Support organizations that work on disaster relief and food security</p><p>I pledge to support organizations that work on disaster relief and food security, such as those that provide food aid and assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, like GreaterGood's non-profit partner [Greater Good Charities](https://store.greatergood.com/collections/gg-gifts-that-give-more/products/93955-feed-thy-neighbor-with-chris-pratt?gg_medium=content&gg_source=ths&gg_term=2940091&gg_campaign=disaster-food-security&gg_content=gtgm-link), which is committed to both emergency hunger relief as well as providing opportunities for communities in developing countries with the tools for long-term, sustainable feeding and potential economic opportunities. </p><p>By taking these steps, I will help reduce the impact of natural disasters on food security and ensure that global food systems are more resilient.</p><p>Pledged by,</p>