Global Food Insecurity Escalates, Imperiling Millions Worldwide
The article examines global food security from 1961 to 2019 by analyzing global food farming, trade, reserves, and losses. By studying food systems under different scenarios, the researchers found that many countries depend on food imports to meet domestic needs, affecting global trade stability. The impact of global trade on food security increased from 9% to 17% over this period, making the global food system more vulnerable. Countries like the United States, Russia, China, and India experienced varying levels of food damage, while Nordic countries improved their food system security. In contrast, many African and South Asian countries faced deteriorating food security. To address this, these countries need to enhance their food production and storage systems for better resilience against extreme events and to support sustainable development.