The FAO said that the war in Ukraine has disrupted global food markets, driving up prices for wheat, corn, and other commodities.
The United Nations has warned that food insecurity in world will worsen in 2023. The UN is calling for urgent action to address the crisis, or else millions of people could face hunger.
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that the number of people in world facing acute food insecurity is expected to reach 276 million in 2023, up from 268 million in 2022. The FAO said that the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change are all contributing to the crisis.
The FAO said that the war in Ukraine has disrupted global food markets, driving up prices for wheat, corn, and other commodities. The FAO said that the war is also disrupting agricultural production in Ukraine, which is a major exporter of food.
Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat, corn, and sunflower oil. The war has disrupted the export of these products, leading to a decline in global supply and an increase in prices.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also had increased the crisis of food insecurity, said by the FAO. The FAO stated that the pandemic has disrupted supply chains and led to job losses, making it more difficult for people to afford food.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of job losses around the world. This has made it more difficult for people to afford food, as they have less money to spend on groceries.
The FAO said that climate change is also contributing to the food insecurity crisis. The FAO said that climate change is leading to more extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, which are disrupting agricultural production.
Climate change is causing changes in plant and animal life. Some plants and animals are moving to new areas as their habitats are destroyed. This can make it difficult for farmers to find the crops and animals they need to produce food.
It also increasing the number of pests and diseases that can damage crops. This can make it difficult for farmers to produce enough food.
The UN agency is calling for urgent action to address the food insecurity crisis. The FAO is calling for countries to increase their investments in agriculture, to provide food assistance to those who need it, and to support climate-resilient agricultural practices.
The FAO is also calling for countries to work together to address the food insecurity crisis. The FAO said that the crisis is a global problem, and it requires a global solution.
The FAO’s warning comes as the world is facing a number of other challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. The FAO’s warning is a reminder that the world is facing a number of serious threats, and that it is important to take action to address these threats.