This FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO flagship report assesses global food security trends, revealing that nearly 690 million people faced hunger in 2019, with the number expected to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights the affordability crisis of healthy diets, indicating that over 3 billion people cannot afford nutritious food, leading to higher rates of malnutrition and diet-related diseases.
The findings emphasize the growing burden of malnutrition, with rising obesity rates in developed nations and severe undernutrition in vulnerable populations. The report underscores the urgent need for food system transformation, calling for policy interventions that promote affordability, sustainability, and access to healthy diets.
It also discusses investment in nutrition-sensitive agriculture, social protection programs, and resilient food supply chains to mitigate food insecurity and economic shocks. The report highlights the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, urging governments to implement long-term solutions for sustainable food security.
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