Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
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Why in news
The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026 warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks in 2025, identifying conflict as a primary driver of hunger affecting 150 million people.
Background
The GRFC 2026 identifies the Gaza Strip and Sudan as having the most severe food crisis conditions. It reports that 35.5 million children across 23 countries suffer from acute malnutrition, with nearly 10 million facing the most severe form.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGRFC 2026: Conflict affects nearly 150 million people globally regarding food security.
- Fact35.5 million children across 23 countries suffer from acute malnutrition as per GRFC 2026.
- PlaceGaza Strip and Sudan identified as regions with the most severe food crisis conditions.
- FactNearly 10 million children are impacted by the most severe form of acute malnutrition.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how geopolitical conflicts and climate-induced weather extremes exacerbate global food insecurity and structural hunger in vulnerable nations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Conflict-driven displacement: Destruction of agricultural infrastructure and blockade of essential food supply chains in Gaza and Sudan
- Structural inequality: Disproportionate burden of food insecurity on low-income nations due to lack of resilient agricultural systems
- Climate-economic nexus: Compounding effect of extreme weather events and economic shocks on global food price volatility
Keywords: Food Security · Structural Drivers · Acute Malnutrition · Geopolitical Conflict · Climate Resilience
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