India, April 29 -- Children and women most affected; conflict & extreme weather events biggest driver of food insecurity
In 2023, nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 59 countries and extreme weather was the second most significant factor driving the food crisis. These alarming figures were revealed by the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (released on April 24, 2024). Food insecurity refers to the lack of access to the kinds and amounts of food necessary for each member of a household to lead an active and a healthy lifestyle.
Conflict was the primary driver that was escalating the food crisis in 2023, especially in conflict hotspots notably Palestine (Gaza Strip) and Sudan. In 20 countries, conflict wa...