Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) Unveiled By Food Security Information Network

Food Security Information Network: The Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC), unveiled annually by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), is a key document that sheds light on the critical issue of acute food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide. As a collaborative initiative, the GRFC was launched by the Global Network Against Food Crises, comprising various stakeholders such as United Nations organizations, the European Union, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and non-governmental agencies. The GRFC is a result of collaborative efforts between various international organizations, governments, and non-governmental entities. By bringing together expertise, resources, and networks, the Global Network Against Food Crises works towards a unified approach to tackling food crises on a global scale. The report emphasizes the need for a transformative approach that integrates peace, prevention, and development actions alongside emergency efforts to address acute hunger. Long-term investments in food systems, agricultural and rural development, crisis preparedness, and lifesaving assistance are essential to break the cycle of food crises.

Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) Highlights

The 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) sheds light on the alarming prevalence of acute hunger across the world, emphasizing key findings, drivers of food crises, and strategies to address them.

Key Findings:

1. Magnitude of Hunger: Nearly 282 million people across 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023, indicating an increase of 24 million from the previous year. This translates to 1 in 5 people requiring critical urgent action.
2. Impact on Children: Acute malnutrition affects 36 million children under 5 years of age across 32 countries, highlighting the vulnerability of the youngest population.
3. Consistent Crisis: The report notes that 36 countries have been consistently featured in GRFC analyses since 2016, representing 80% of the world’s most hungry. This underscores the chronic nature of food insecurity in certain regions.
4. Imminent Famine: Alarmingly, 705,000 people were at risk of starvation (IPC/CH Phase 5) in 2023, marking the highest number in GRFC’s reporting history. The Gaza Strip, along with South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali, accounts for a significant portion of those facing imminent famine.

Drivers of Food Crises:

1. Conflict and Insecurity: Conflict and insecurity affect 20 countries, impacting 135 million people. This driver disrupts food production, distribution, and access, leading to widespread hunger and displacement.
2. Extreme Weather Events: Eighteen countries, affecting 77 million people, experience acute food insecurity due to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes. These events destroy crops, livestock, and infrastructure, exacerbating food shortages.
3. Economic Shocks: Twenty-one countries, impacting 75 million people, face acute food insecurity due to economic shocks. Economic instability, inflation, and poverty limit access to food and essential resources, pushing vulnerable populations into hunger and malnutrition.

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