World Food Prize

Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3

Cynthia Rosenzweig, a NASA climate research scientist who has spent much of her career explaining how global food production must adapt to a changing climate was awarded the World Food prize.

• Cynthia Rosenzweig, an agronomist and climatologist, was awarded the $250,000 prize in recognition of her innovative modeling of the impact of climate change on food production.

The World Food Prize:

• It is the foremost international honor recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.
• Fields Covered: It is an annual award that recognizes contributions in any field involved in the world food supply including plant, animal and soil science; food science and technology; nutrition, rural development, etc.
• Eligibility: It is open for any individual without regard to race, religion, nationality or political beliefs.
• Cash Prize: In addition to the cash award of $2,50,000, the laureate receives a sculpture designed by the noted artist and designer, Saul Bass.