Why Is Global Hunger On The Rise?

Multiple crises are pushing millions more people into food insecurity.

What to know:

• Climate disasters, conflict, and inequality are fueling a rising hunger crisis around the world.
• Leaders need to act now to prevent hundreds of millions of people from going without food by 2030.
• Take this quiz: Learn about the challenges and why we all need to speak out to ensure enough food for all.

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We are failing to solve global hunger according to the recent State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. Although the world is making strides to recover from the impacts of the past three years, hunger figures are still far above pre-pandemic levels. 

The consequences of COVID-19, extreme weather events and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, have pushed 122 million more people into hunger. If current trends continue, millions more families will fall into this cycle.

“A world without hunger is possible. What we are missing is the investments and political will to implement solutions at scale. We can eradicate hunger if we make it a global priority”. – IFAD President, Alvaro Lario 

There are solutions but first we need to understand the current challenges. Take the quiz to learn more.