food production in the arab region conditions trends and future helmy omran mohamed el nawawy hasan siliha herbert buckenhueskes achieving human security 21st century is not an option but imperative if we fail it our great grandchildren who alive will ask why did feel warmth of hearts listen to rational analysis heads share care for a sustainable one earth world be there answer responsibility nevertheless lack sufficient timely progress so many areas water reducing poverty protecting biodiversity sustaining environment or resolving conflict reminiscent failure build establish trust create commitment provide means achieve today live disparities where fifth global population socially economically environmentally vulnerable poor are insecure they tangible assets formal education technical skills have little access such basic needs as health safe shelter though dimensions must put