Bio fuels are a crime against humanity: UN

FUELLING A ROW: Jean Ziegler, a top UN official, has called for a five-year ban on production of bio-fuels.

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Keywords: United Nations, Bio Fuels

New Delhi: The UN has said bio-fuels are a crime against humanity as it throws millions into poverty.

Jean Ziegler, a top UN official, has called for a five-year ban on production of bio-fuels as precious food grains are divarted to produce such biofuels.

The UN top brass gathered in Switzerland on Monday to chart a solution to the dramatic food price increases that have caused hunger, riots and hoarding in poor countries around the world.

Officials have decided that the main priority is to ensure food aid reaches those affected most by the rising prices.

The current crisis has been linked to factors including drought in Australia, higher fuel costs, the use of crops for biofuels and speculation on global commodity markets.