Conflicts and other shocks have triggered rising food insecurity and malnutrition in many places around the world. This special blog series examines how these often-overlapping crises are impacting food systems at the global, national, and local levels. Contributors also evaluate policy responses to food system shocks, with a view to finding effective approaches that enhance the resilience of both national and global food systems. The series is co-edited by Joseph Glauber, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow, and Johan Swinnen, IFPRI Director General and Managing Director of CGIAR’s Systems Transformation Science Group.
This blog series was initiated in February 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered trade disruptions and significant increases in international prices of energy, agricultural commodities, and fertilizer, which were already elevated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related value chain disruptions. While those impacts are still being felt, this series has expanded to incorporate posts on new conflicts, such as those in Sudan and Gaza, as well as weather-related disturbances and other food system shocks.
Latest Blog
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A food crisis was brewing even before the Ukraine war – but taking these three steps could help the most vulnerable
The poor in developing countries face severe impacts.
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الغزو الروسي لأوكرانيا يهدد بتفاقم حالة انعدام الأمن الغذائي الطارئة في اليمن
When the impacts of one war compound those of another.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens to further exacerbate the food insecurity emergency in Yemen
When the impacts of one war compound those of another.
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis poses a serious food security threat for Egypt
A country heavily dependent on wheat faces supply disruptions and spiking prices.
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Overcoming the threats to global food systems from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Steps for limiting damage and building resilience for future shocks.
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How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect global food security?
Potential supply disruptions and price spikes.