The Global Report on Food Crises 2026

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In September, world leaders will gather in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, one of the most important platforms for practicing multilateralism. The session is being held at a time when the world is embroiled in trade wars, active military conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions among the major powers, i.e. China and the United States, which are building their respective spheres of influence while the United Nations remains as silent as an indifferent bystander. Amidst this state of affairs, there is an urgent need to reimagine the multilateral system and put humanity on a new course to meet existing commitments and solve long-term challenges, especially because our multilateral tools and institutions are unable to respond effectively to today's political, economic, environmental and technological challenges.

The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 highlights that global hunger is becoming more widespread, severe and prolonged, driven by conflict, climate shocks and weakening support systems. Widespread and persistent acute food insecurity In 2025, acute food insecurity remained widespread, affecting about 22.9 percent of the analyzed population (266 million people) across 47 countries, slightly higher than 2024, nearly double...

The Global Report on Food Crises 2026

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