Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- As Sri Lanka joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025 under the theme 'Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future', the message is clear: achieving food security and nutrition for all requires collaboration that transcends institutional boundaries, sectors, and generations. In a world of increasing shocks and stresses, no single actor can shoulder this responsibility alone.

Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture. Despite commendable progress in reducing hunger and malnutrition, the combined impacts of economic volatility, climate variability, and market disruptions continue to challenge households and communities. Food security and nutrition for all still remains unfulfilled while rural comm...