The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its 2023 report on food security and nutrition on July 7, 2023. The report found that the number of people who are hungry worldwide has increased by 150 million since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report estimates that 828 million people will be hungry in 2022, which is 11% of the global population.
The increase in hunger is due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, climate change, and rising food prices. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on food production, trade, and access to food. Conflict has forced millions of people to flee their homes and live in conditions of food insecurity. Climate change has damaged crops and made it more difficult to access safe water. Rising food prices have made it more difficult for people to afford enough food.
The FAO 2023 report highlights the need to accelerate efforts to achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2030. The report recommends a number of actions, including:
- Increasing food production in a sustainable way.
- Improving access to food for the most vulnerable people.
- Investing in nutrition to improve people’s health.
- Reducing the impact of conflict and climate change on food security.
The FAO 2023 report is a wake-up call for the global community. Action is needed now to end hunger and malnutrition in the world.
What Can We Do to Help?
There are many things we can do to help end hunger and malnutrition in the world. Here are a few suggestions:
- Donate to an organization that works on food security.
- Support local farmers by buying food grown in your community.
- Reduce your meat consumption.
- Educate yourself and others about food security and malnutrition.
Everyone can make a difference. Together, we can create a world where everyone has access to safe, nutritious food.
