Libya's Crisis Readiness

A review of preparedness measures announced in at least 27 countries points to efforts to secure household and national needs for days or weeks. This does not, however, mean that a specific war is expected or that a global food shortage is imminent. Libya appears more vulnerable because of its reliance on imports: it is expected to produce around 150,000 tonnes of grain in 2026, compared with a need to import 3.3 million tonnes. More than 90% of its water supply comes from non-renewable groundwater. Although food, water and medicine security projects and plans have been launched, some initiatives remain incomplete, and no public national data specify how long stockpiles would last. The article therefore calls for a transparent plan distributed across the country, safety nets for households, and a public preparedness campaign with drills.

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