Efforts to Fight Hunger Face Challenges
Efforts to combat hunger are facing setbacks and significant challenges, with the number of hungry people worldwide reaching approximately 645 million, accounting for 7.8% of the global population by 2026, despite a slight decrease in that percentage. However, armed conflicts, such as the war in the Middle East, and climate change—particularly phenomena like El Niño—and rising fertilizer prices threaten the progress made and increase malnutrition rates. Africa is affected the most, with a chronic nutritional deficiency impacting about 20% of its population. Around 2.1 billion people suffer from food insecurity, while approximately 2.69 billion struggle to afford healthy food, as the prices of nutritious foods have risen by 25% over five years. Reports indicate that malnutrition causes stunted growth in about 150 million children under the age of five, while adult obesity rates continue to climb, expected to reach 18.6% by 2030. Additionally, conflicts and worsening climatic conditions have hindered global efforts to improve food security.
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