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Which of these causes is now recognized as the major cause of food insecurity?

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According to the World Food Programme, a staggering 70% of the world's acutely food-insecure population resides in conflict zones, highlighting how conflict is now recognized as the major cause of food insecurity. While climate change, economic shocks, and other factors play significant roles, modern conflict creates catastrophic disruptions to food systems and supply chains. Addressing global hunger requires a comprehensive understanding of this primary driver and its ripple effects.

What is the Major Driver of Food Insecurity?

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According to the World Food Programme, approximately 2.33 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023. This crisis is not caused by a single factor, but is instead the result of a complex interplay of systemic issues that deprive millions of access to sufficient, nutritious food.

How is food security affected during global crises and disasters?

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According to UN data, over 2.3 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2023, representing a significant increase since 2019. This stark figure prompts the critical question: how is food security affected during the myriad crises that challenge global stability, from armed conflicts to climate shocks?

Which country has the least food and why is food scarcity complex?

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According to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2025, over 295 million people globally experienced acute levels of hunger in 2024, revealing that the question of 'which country has the least food?' has a complex and dynamic answer. Severe food insecurity is not determined by a single country but by a collection of overlapping crises driven by conflict, economic shocks, and climate extremes.

Why Has Undernourishment Increased? The Crisis Explained

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According to the United Nations, the number of people experiencing hunger globally has increased by approximately 122 million since 2019. This alarming reversal of progress raises the urgent question: why has undernourishment increased, undoing years of steady decline?

What are the causes of global food insecurity and malnutrition?

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According to the UN, in 2023, nearly 2.33 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity, a crisis fueled by a complex interplay of factors. Understanding these systemic issues is the first step towards creating effective solutions for global food insecurity and malnutrition. This article explores the root causes and contributing factors behind this pervasive problem.

What is a major contributor to malnutrition and hunger on the global scale?

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According to the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises, more than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, highlighting the immense challenge of achieving global food security. This ongoing crisis is driven by multiple, interconnected factors, with poverty emerging as a major contributor to malnutrition and hunger on the global scale.