Tag: Climate change and food

According to the World Bank, in 2023, approximately 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure, meaning they lacked regular access to adequate food. To be vulnerable to food means facing the risk of food insecurity due to systemic factors, leaving individuals and communities susceptible to hunger, malnutrition, and other negative consequences.

Despite the world producing enough food to feed everyone, over 2.3 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2024, a number significantly higher than before the pandemic. Addressing this complex crisis requires collective action across multiple sectors. So, how can we end food insecurity and build a more resilient global food system?

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), over 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure in 2023, highlighting that the primary issue is not food production but the inability of people to access and afford nutritious food. This article explores why economic barriers are the main problem with food insecurity, impacting health, stability, and future prosperity.