Thu Sep 26 13:31:37 UTC 2024: ## Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Honors Leaders Tackling Child Malnutrition Amid Climate Change

**New York, NY** – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has recognized remarkable leaders tackling child malnutrition, a pressing issue exacerbated by climate change, at its “Goalkeepers 2024: Recipe for Progress” event. Held during the UN General Assembly week, the event focused on the 400 million children worldwide lacking essential nutrients for growth and development.

The foundation’s CEO, Mark Suzman, emphasized the urgent need to address this challenge, stating, “Climate change is making it harder to solve, but progress is possible.” He stressed the importance of scaling up existing tools, investing in research, and supporting champions like those honored at the event.

The event highlighted the foundation’s eighth annual Goalkeepers report, “A Race to Nourish a Warming World,” which warns that without immediate action, climate change will push an additional 40 million children into stunting and 28 million into wasting by 2050.

This year’s Global Goalkeeper Award was presented to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, recognizing his leadership in tackling poverty and malnutrition through the “Bolsa Família” program, which reduced stunting rates in Brazil from 37% to 7% over three decades. Lula is now advocating for the Global Alliance on Hunger and Poverty as part of Brazil’s G20 presidency.

The event also honored 10 Goalkeepers champions, including experts, innovators, and leaders from around the world, who are working towards a more nourished future. These individuals are driving progress in areas such as nutrition, health, and poverty reduction.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation remains committed to supporting global efforts to combat malnutrition, particularly in the face of climate change. By recognizing and celebrating these leaders, the foundation aims to inspire further action and progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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