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 IFPRI Director General and Managing Director of CGIAR’s Systems Transformation Science Group, Johan Swinnen, and IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber.
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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Realizing the potential of neglected crops in Latin America
Quinoa, acai, and other foods can expand markets and improve diets.
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Increased tensions in Ukraine again threaten the Black Sea Grain Initiative
The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam and the damage of the ammonia pipeline renew worries about the deal termination.
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Bringing back neglected crops: A food and climate solution for Africa
The promise of sorghum, kale, and other traditional food items.
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Rice markets in South and Southeast Asia face stresses from El Niño, export restrictions
After a period of relative tranquility, trouble looms.
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Six lessons learned from a year of multiple crises: Beyond the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Strategies and policies to build food system resilience.
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Eastern European farmers protest gluts of Ukraine food exports: The struggle to keep solidarity lanes open
More war-related agricultural market disruptions.