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The Global Hunger Index 2023 sheds light on the plight of the world’s hungriest nations, uncovering a distressing picture of ongoing crises. The report underscores the complex challenges faced by vulnerable populations, highlighting the intersecting impacts of the pandemic, climate change, and conflicts that perpetuate food insecurity.
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The Triad of Hunger
In particular, the report identifies three key drivers behind global hunger: the lingering effects of the pandemic, climate change, and conflicts. These intertwined factors present significant obstacles to eradicating hunger, disrupting supply chains, elevating unemployment, exacerbating food availability issues, and disrupting food production and distribution on a global scale.
The aftermath of the 2020 pandemic disrupted economies and livelihoods, contributing to millions facing food insecurity. Simultaneously, climate change’s extreme weather events and agricultural impact exacerbate food availability challenges, while conflicts globally disrupt food systems, compounding the struggle against hunger.
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Hardest Hit Nations
Approximately 750 million individuals face the violation of their basic human right to adequate food daily, with ten countries significantly impacted by the combined effects of the pandemic, climate change, and conflicts. Nations such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Chad, Niger, Lesotho, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Madagascar, and Central African Republic struggle with food insecurity amidst multiple crises.
Despite these challenges, the ten profiled nations exhibit resilience and ongoing efforts to address their hunger crises. Navigating conflicts, mitigating climate change’s impact on agriculture, and engaging in collaborative efforts, these countries strive to secure sustenance for their populations, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches and global support to combat hunger’s multidimensional nature.
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