https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/ en https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3951 <span>How are fertilizer markets coping with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways&nbsp;Nitrogen markets are returning to pre-war levels, but risks remain. Urea and ammonia prices have fallen from earlier peaks, though seasonal demand could drive new increases if disruptions continue.Phosphate supplies remain tight and costly. Prices have stayed elevated as sulfur shortages continue to constrain production and trade.Sulfur has emerged as a major bottleneck.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-21T06:22:21-04:00" title="Monday, September 21, 2026 - 06:22">Mon, 09/21/2026 - 06:22</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/how-are-fertilizer-markets-coping-with-the-continued-closure-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:22:21 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3951 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3936 <span>Measuring the state of global food insecurity: A mix of methods, and a mix of messages</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeawaysFood insecurity measures often disagree. Different indicators can suggest very different trends and identify different countries as most vulnerable.Data gaps hinder accurate monitoring. Low-income and crisis-affected countries are the least likely to conduct the surveys needed to track food insecurity.Stronger country-led surveys are essential.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-06T06:34:14-04:00" title="Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 06:34">Thu, 08/06/2026 - 06:34</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/measuring-the-state-of-global-food-insecurity-a-mix-of-methods-and-a-mix-of-messages/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:14 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3936 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3930 <span>Tensions in the Black Sea and regional droughts spark rising global wheat prices</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>After peaking in early 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, wheat prices have fallen over most of the past four years. This year’s U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent energy and fertilizer prices soaring but had a relatively small impact on grain prices—grain exports were relatively unaffected, and fertilizer impacts are not likely to affect grain production for several months.But now, wheat prices are on the rise again.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-03T13:25:55-04:00" title="Monday, August 3, 2026 - 13:25">Mon, 08/03/2026 - 13:25</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/tensions-in-the-black-sea-and-regional-droughts-spark-rising-global-wheat-prices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:25:55 +0000 sara.gustafson 3930 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3932 <span>SOFI 2026: Hunger not inevitable, FAO says as global hunger report shows progress</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Three consecutive years of progress in reducing global hunger demonstrate that hunger is not inevitable, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said Tuesday at the launch of the 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report.According to the SOFI report, an estimated 645 million people (7.8 percent of the global population) faced hunger in 2025. This represents nearly 14 million fewer people than in 2024 and 43 million fewer than at the 2022 peak.Food insecurity also improved substantially.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-07-26T15:04:13-04:00" title="Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 15:04">Sun, 07/26/2026 - 15:04</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/sofi-2026--hunger-not-inevitable--fao-says-as-global-hunger-report-shows-progress/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAO.org</a></div> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:04:13 +0000 sara.gustafson 3932 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3925 <span>Food Security Remains Precarious in Gaza Strip</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Gaza Strip has seen some gains in food security and nutrition security since the October 2025 ceasefire was declared, thanks mostly to scaled-up humanitarian efforts. However, aid levels have fallen again since February, and the number of people in acute food insecurity is on the rise again, according to a new IPC alert. &nbsp;&nbsp;Since October 2025, in-kind food aid and cash assistance have reached millions of people throughout the Gaza Strip. In addition, commercial imports have resumed, although they remain below the levels seen before the conflict broke out.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-07-23T13:57:12-04:00" title="Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 13:57">Thu, 07/23/2026 - 13:57</time> </span> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:57:12 +0000 sara.gustafson 3925 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3922 <span>From volume to value: Making the most of South Asia's food sector</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>South Asia's food economy is one of the largest in the world. Worth more than $700 billion annually, it employs hundreds of millions of people and feeds nearly a quarter of humanity.Yet much of its economic potential never reaches the market.Every year, more than 30 percent of food produced in the region is lost&nbsp; before it reaches consumers. At the same time, much of what does make it to market generates little value beyond the farm gate.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-07-16T16:59:05-04:00" title="Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 16:59">Thu, 07/16/2026 - 16:59</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/team/a/anup-jagwani" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Bank: Farming and Agribusiness Blog</a></div> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:59:05 +0000 sara.gustafson 3922 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3906 <span>FAO Food Price Index Remains Generally Stable</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index remained generally stable in June, with rising vegetable oil prices balanced out in large part by declines in cereal prices. The Index was 1.7 percent higher than in June 2025 but still nearly 20 percent below its March 2022 record.&nbsp;The Cereal Price Index fell by 3.5 percent in June but remained nearly 3 percent above its June 2026 level.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-07-07T17:03:26-04:00" title="Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 17:03">Tue, 07/07/2026 - 17:03</time> </span> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:03:26 +0000 sara.gustafson 3906 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3901 <span>Country-level analysis: Iran War increasing global poverty and food insecurity</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways&nbsp;Developing countries are highly exposed to impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,&nbsp;IFPRI economic modeling shows.Poverty and food insecurity rise modestly in percentage terms, but absolute numbers show a significant impact, with about 20 million more people in poverty and 2.5 million more facing undernourishment.Broader economic impacts are limited but uneven.&nbsp;GDP declines are generally small, but agriculture and supply chains face stronger pressures.&nbsp;The economic impacts flowing from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to reverberate, ra</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-06-18T06:04:08-04:00" title="Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 06:04">Thu, 06/18/2026 - 06:04</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/country-level-analysis-iran-war-increasing-global-poverty-and-food-insecurity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:08 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3901 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3899 <span>Iran War: From Fertilizer To Food Crisis?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The critical supply chain for fertilizer in combination with rising energy and transport costs will be felt most by poorer countries and households. Whether this develops into a veritable food crisis will depend on how the war procedes.The Iran war has disrupted critical supply chains and driven up the cost of energy and fertilizer, both essential agricultural inputs, sparking fears of another global food crisis.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-06-16T11:35:17-04:00" title="Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 11:35">Tue, 06/16/2026 - 11:35</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.welthungerhilfe.org/global-food-journal/rubrics/crises-humanitarian-aid/iran-war-from-fertilizer-to-food-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">welthungerhilfe.org</a></div> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:35:17 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3899 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3890 <span>How fertilizer policies could exacerbate Hormuz price shocks</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways&nbsp;Policy decisions by fertilizer exporters outside the Persian Gulf region could have significant impacts on global fertilizer markets already reeling from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a modeling analysis shows.Export restrictions insulate domestic users from high global prices, but amplify global supply shocks by removing physical volume from the marketplace.Subsidies shield domestic farmers from high global prices, sustaining consumption but contributing to price increases.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the outbreak of the Iran war on February 28, 2026, </p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-26T10:13:13-04:00" title="Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 10:13">Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:13</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/how-fertilizer-policies-could-exacerbate-hormuz-price-shocks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Tue, 26 May 2026 14:13:13 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3890 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3872 <span>The Iran war: Farmers in Brazil and Argentina face rising fertilizer and energy prices</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeawaysRising global fertilizer and energy prices are straining farmers in Argentina and Brazil even as global food supplies remain relatively ample.Heavy dependence on imported fertilizers makes both countries especially vulnerable to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.Lower margins and uncertain weather could push producers toward reduced fertilizer use or less input‑intensive crops, with risks for future supply.Fertilizer and energy prices have spiked due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on agricultural producers and sparking fears of a potential ris</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-06T16:54:41-04:00" title="Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 16:54">Wed, 05/06/2026 - 16:54</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/the-iran-war-farmers-in-brazil-and-argentina-face-rising-fertilizer-and-energy-prices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Wed, 06 May 2026 20:54:41 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3872 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3868 <span>Iran war regional impacts: Growing food security risks in Afghanistan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways&nbsp;The Iran conflict is disrupting Afghanistan’s supplies of food and other key items, sharply increasing import risks and price pressures.The country’s extreme import dependence magnifies shocks, leaving households highly vulnerable to trade and fuel disruptions.Climate stress and rising returnee demand compound risks, worsening an already severe food security crisis.Now in its ninth week, the Iran war has sparked rising energy prices, heightened shipping and insurance risks, and disruptions along key trade corridors, increasing pressure on global supply chains.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-29T16:26:27-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 16:26">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:26</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/iran-war-regional-impacts-growing-food-security-risks-in-afghanistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:26:27 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3868 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3865 <span>Right‑Sizing Food Assistance: New Approaches to Estimating Food Gaps in Acute Crises</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The number of people facing crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity has nearly doubled over the past 5 years, to encompass 300 million people. During the same period, however, funding for humanitarian assistance has almost halved. While these opposing trends have put humanitarian agencies in deficit and struggling to respond to urgent global needs, there is also the question of whether we know how much food assistance is actually needed to prevent starvation. Existing early warning systems for food crises merely identify the number of people in need of food assistance.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-27T14:43:22-04:00" title="Monday, April 27, 2026 - 14:43">Mon, 04/27/2026 - 14:43</time> </span> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:43:22 +0000 sara.gustafson 3865 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3855 <span>Recurring shocks and persistent structural vulnerabilities are making food crises more protracted: Global Report on Food Crises released today</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Over the past 10 years, food and nutrition crises have shifted from one-off emergencies to protracted conditions in many regions around the world, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) released today.&nbsp;Since 2016, the global share of people facing acute food insecurity has nearly doubled. In 2025, 266 million people across 47 countries/territories experienced acute food insecurity; what’s more, 33 of those countries have appeared in every GRFC edition released since the report’s inception in 2016.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-24T16:29:40-04:00" title="Friday, April 24, 2026 - 16:29">Fri, 04/24/2026 - 16:29</time> </span> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:29:40 +0000 sara.gustafson 3855 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3854 <span>How the Iran crisis affects fertilizer-dependent countries: The case of Mexico</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways&nbsp;•Reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing farmers. Energy and fertilizer prices are climbing faster than food prices, eroding producer profitability.•Mexico is highly exposed to fertilizer import shocks. Heavy reliance on imported nitrogen and potash makes the sector vulnerable to external disruptions like the Iran crisis.•High-value and staple crops face different pressures.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-21T09:36:29-04:00" title="Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 09:36">Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:36</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/how-the-iran-crisis-affects-fertilizer-dependent-countries-the-case-of-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:29 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3854 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3851 <span>Conflict, Extreme Weather Drive Continued Food Crisis in Haiti</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A new alert from IPC reports that over 5.83 million Haitians—more than half the country’s population—will experience acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) by June 2026. That includes almost 1.9 million people in emergency levels of food insecurity.&nbsp;While these numbers show evidence of slight improvement from IPC estimates published in September 2025, the latest alert emphasizes that these improvements are highly localized.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-19T14:53:47-04:00" title="Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 14:53">Sun, 04/19/2026 - 14:53</time> </span> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:53:47 +0000 sara.gustafson 3851 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3845 <span>FAO Food Price Index sees second consecutive monthly rise, driven by energy prices</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index rose for the second month in a row in March, up by 2.4 percent from February. As the conflict escalates in the Near East, global energy prices have surged, with varying impacts on commodity prices. The Index reached 1 percent above its March 2025 level but remains nearly 20 percent below the peak of March 2022.&nbsp;The Cereal Price Index increased by 1.5 percent in March, with all major cereals except rise seeing a rise in prices. Wheat prices rose by 4.3 percent due to concerns over drought in the U.S.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-07T16:23:00-04:00" title="Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 16:23">Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:23</time> </span> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0000 sara.gustafson 3845 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3844 <span>Will the Iran crisis lead to another round of food price spikes?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeawaysFertilizer&nbsp;and energy, not food,&nbsp;are&nbsp;the core shocks.&nbsp;The Hormuz closure is disrupting&nbsp;energy and&nbsp;fertilizer shipments and driving up prices, but grain markets remain stable.&nbsp;Classic food price‑spike conditions are absent.&nbsp;Strong demand, tight stocks, weak dollar, and weather shocks aren’t aligning as in past crises.&nbsp;Food prices likely won’t surge soon.&nbsp;Ample global stocks and favorable crop conditions limit the risk of broad commodity price spikes.&nbsp;Agricultural commodity prices have been under sustained downward pressure s</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-07T12:27:31-04:00" title="Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 12:27">Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:27</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/will-the-iran-crisis-lead-to-another-round-of-food-price-spikes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:27:31 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3844 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3839 <span>The Iran war’s impacts on global fertilizer markets and food production</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Key takeaways</p> <p>•Shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;have already driven sharp increases in fertilizer and energy prices.<br> •Higher prices could reduce&nbsp;fertilizer use and lower&nbsp;crop yields&nbsp;if the disruption persists, posing significant food security risks.<br> •Most vulnerable are countries heavily dependent on Persian Gulf fertilizer and natural gas—especially in Africa and South Asia.</p> </div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-01T18:45:54-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 18:45">Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:45</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/the-iran-wars-impacts-on-global-fertilizer-markets-and-food-production/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:45:54 +0000 sara.gustafson 3839 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3840 <span>How LAC Can Protect Its Agricultural Potential Amidst a Changing Climate</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stands as a vital supplier to the global food system, yet its agricultural sector faces intensified disruptions from rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns. In their book chapter on “Adapting to a Changing Climate: Strategies for Productive and Resilient Agrifood Systems”&nbsp;the authors looked at how factors like yield shocks, water constraints, and heat stress introduce new push-and-pull forces that alter crop viability and regional advantages.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-01T07:23:04-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 07:23">Wed, 04/01/2026 - 07:23</time> </span> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:23:04 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3840 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3809 <span>The Political Economy Factors Behind Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>If you’ve ever wondered why it is so difficult to change government programs that seem expensive or inefficient, you aren't alone. In agriculture, fertilizer subsidies are a classic example, often standing as a major hurdle to the global agenda of repurposing agricultural support toward more sustainable and nutritious outcomes. While economists frequently point out the fiscal and environmental flaws of these programs, they remain a mainstay of policy in many countries. A recent IFPRI Discussion Paper looks into the reasons behind this.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-10T05:03:59-04:00" title="Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 05:03">Tue, 03/10/2026 - 05:03</time> </span> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:03:59 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3809 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3808 <span>FAO Food Price Index Increases for First Time in Five Months</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index rose in February for the first time in five months, driven by increasing cereal, meat, and vegetable oil prices. Despite the increase, however, the Index remains nearly 35 percent below the record high reached in March 2022.The Cereal Price Index rose slightly more than 1 percent in February but remained 3.5 percent below its February 2025 level. Wheat prices increased due to concerns about cold weather in Europe and the United States, as well as transportation disruptions in Russia and the Black Sea region.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-09T15:42:53-04:00" title="Monday, March 9, 2026 - 15:42">Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:42</time> </span> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:42:53 +0000 sara.gustafson 3808 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3805 <span>The Iran war: Potential food security impacts</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces and Iranian retaliation against U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have roiled energy markets by disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—the Gulf’s only sea passage to the open ocean. About 27% of the world’s oil exports, 20% of global liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, and 20%-30% of global fertilizer exports, including urea, ammonia, phosphates, and sulfur, pass through the Strait.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-06T12:21:19-05:00" title="Friday, March 6, 2026 - 12:21">Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:21</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/the-iran-war-potential-food-security-impacts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:21:19 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3805 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3804 <span>Financial standards can help foster green investment in the agrifood transition</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts is a core element of global agrifood system transformation. Yet, while it represents an important opportunity for capital markets and investors, climate finance focused on agrifood systems has thus far been limited. In 2022, $95 billion of global climate finance funding was dedicated to agrifood industries and practices, with 22% coming from private sources.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-05T12:33:39-05:00" title="Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 12:33">Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:33</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/financial-standards-can-help-foster-green-investment-in-the-agrifood-transition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:33:39 +0000 sara.gustafson 3804 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3798 <span>More than 7 Million Pakistanis Facing Acute Food Insecurity</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>7.5 million Pakistanis are currently facing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to a new IPC alert released this week.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan suffered from multiple climate shocks in 2025, including a monsoon-driven flooding and prolonged drought.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-18T17:42:24-05:00" title="Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 17:42">Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:42</time> </span> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:42:24 +0000 sara.gustafson 3798 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3788 <span>How natural language processing and AI can help policymakers address global food insecurity</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Natural language processing (NLP), a subfield of artificial intelligence that uses computational techniques to interpret, analyze, and generate human language, encompasses a range of tasks and techniques. These include the large language models (LLMs) that power chatbots and other types of systems, as well as specific approaches (some employed by LLMs), including information extraction and text mining.NLP offers powerful opportunities to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—including SDG2 (Zero Hunger).</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-13T11:11:45-05:00" title="Friday, February 13, 2026 - 11:11">Fri, 02/13/2026 - 11:11</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/how-natural-language-processing-and-ai-can-help-policymakers-address-global-food-insecurity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:11:45 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3788 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3799 <span>Balancing external shocks and domestic reforms: Do U.S. tariffs erode India’s tax reform benefits?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>On February 2, 2026, the United States and India finalized a trade deal in which the U.S. will reduce its tariffs from 50% to 18% on merchandise imports from India. Earlier, on August 1, 2025, U.S. imposed 25% tariff on such imports (comprising a 10% baseline tariff + 15% reciprocal component). These tariffs cover around 70% of India’s exports to the U.S. Further, on August 27, 2025, an additional 25% tariff was implemented, as a penalty for Russian oil purchases, bringing the tariff rate to 50%. The measure was among the highest U.S.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-11T17:47:24-05:00" title="Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 17:47">Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:47</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/balancing-external-shocks-and-domestic-reforms-do-u-s-tariffs-erode-indias-tax-reform-benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:47:24 +0000 sara.gustafson 3799 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3797 <span>FAO Food Price Index Declined in January, Pointing to Cautiously Optimistic 2026 Outlook</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index fell in January for the fifth straight month, to nearly 23 percent below the record high seen in March 2022. Sugar, meat, and dairy prices drove the decline.&nbsp;The Cereal Price Index rose marginally in January but is still nearly 4 percent below its January 2025 level. Wheat prices fell 0.4 percent, with strong global supplies balancing growing demand and concerns about weather in several major producing regions. Strong supplies drove maize prices down slightly as well.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-07T17:38:11-05:00" title="Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 17:38">Sat, 02/07/2026 - 17:38</time> </span> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:38:11 +0000 sara.gustafson 3797 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3773 <span>Graduation from poverty in a changing and fragile world</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The global poverty landscape is increasingly shaped by conflict, climate shocks, displacement, and market disruptions—forces that are concentrating extreme poverty in the most fragile settings. At the same time, humanitarian and development financing is under pressure, heightening the need for &nbsp;scalable and cost-effective approaches to poverty reduction. Graduation models—multifaceted interventions designed to help extremely poor households to “graduate” from poverty—are emerging as a particularly promising response in this context.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-15T16:02:43-05:00" title="Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 16:02">Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:02</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/graduation-in-a-changing-and-fragile-world-emerging-frontiers-for-research-and-learning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:02:43 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3773 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3769 <span>Food Prices Fall in December But Remain Higher Overall in 2025: FAO Food Price Index</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index declined marginally in December, with prices reaching 2.3 percent below December 2024. Overall prices for 2025 remained 4.3 percent higher than 2024, however.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-15T12:31:14-05:00" title="Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:31">Thu, 01/15/2026 - 12:31</time> </span> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:31:14 +0000 sara.gustafson 3769 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3771 <span>The future of food demand: Evidence from a global meta-analysis and trend projections</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Understanding how food demand responds to income and price changes is essential for anticipating global food needs and expected consumption patterns, and for designing effective food policies. Two key parameters for this are the income elasticity of demand—the percent change in consumption in response to a percent change in people’s income; and the price elasticity of demand—the percent change in consumption in response to a percent food price change. These are essential inputs in a wide range of economic models.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-10T12:38:59-05:00" title="Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 12:38">Sat, 01/10/2026 - 12:38</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/the-future-of-food-demand-evidence-from-a-global-meta-analysis-and-trend-projections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:38:59 +0000 sara.gustafson 3771 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3765 <span>Fertilizer prices soften but remain constrained by trade policies</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This blog post is part of a special series based on the October 2025&nbsp;Commodity Markets Outlook, a flagship report published by the World Bank. This series features concise summaries of commodity-specific sections extracted from the report.&nbsp;Explore the full report here.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-06T17:50:27-05:00" title="Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 17:50">Tue, 01/06/2026 - 17:50</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/fertilizer-markets-soften-but-remain-constrained-by-trade-polici" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Bank: Data Blog</a></div> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:50:27 +0000 sara.gustafson 3765 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3762 <span>While conditions improve, critical levels of food insecurity remain in Gaza</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Food security conditions in the Gaza Strip have improved since August when the IPC Famine Review Committee confirmed the existence of famine conditions. Despite this improvement, however, 1.6 million people—most of Gaza’s population—still face unacceptably high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the IPC’s latest alert.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-19T16:31:47-05:00" title="Friday, December 19, 2025 - 16:31">Fri, 12/19/2025 - 16:31</time> </span> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:31:47 +0000 sara.gustafson 3762 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3760 <span>FAO Food Price Index Declines for Third Consecutive Month</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index fell for the third month in a row in November, declining by 1.2 percent. Prices declined for all commodities except cereals. The Index in November stood 2.1 percent below its year-earlier level and nearly 22 percent below the peak of March 2022.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-17T11:56:46-05:00" title="Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 11:56">Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:56</time> </span> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:56:46 +0000 sara.gustafson 3760 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3758 <span>Will extreme weather lead to multiple breadbasket failures and threaten global food security?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Currently, 80% of the world’s people rely on just three agricultural commodities as primary food staples: Maize, rice, and wheat. Production of these staple foods is concentrated in a small number of countries and regions, often called “breadbaskets.” At the same time, the incidence of climate-driven droughts, storms, floods, and related shocks is on the rise, creating large-scale threats to agricultural production in these areas.&nbsp;Recent research&nbsp;suggests that climate change will increase both the volatility of agricultural output and correlations across regions.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-12T07:59:32-05:00" title="Friday, December 12, 2025 - 07:59">Fri, 12/12/2025 - 07:59</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/will-extreme-weather-lead-to-multiple-breadbasket-failures-and-threaten-global-food-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:59:32 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3758 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3740 <span>Kicking Off the Google.org Project: First Workshop on Predicting Food Crisis Risks</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) convened its first workshop for the Google.org–funded project “Prediction of Food Crisis Risks” on November 3, 2025. The hybrid meeting, moderated by Dr. Betina Dimaranan, brought together researchers from across IFPRI and partner institutions to share early findings, discuss technical progress, and chart the project’s strategic direction.</p></div> <span><span>soonho.kim</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-10T11:49:57-05:00" title="Monday, November 10, 2025 - 11:49">Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:49</time> </span> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:49:57 +0000 soonho.kim 3740 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3737 <span>FAO Food Price Index, AMIS Market Monitor See Generally Declining Commodity Prices in October</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index fell 1.6 percent in October, driven by lower cereals, dairy, meat, and sugar prices. The October Index was 21 percent below its March 2022 peak.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-07T18:41:24-05:00" title="Friday, November 7, 2025 - 18:41">Fri, 11/07/2025 - 18:41</time> </span> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:41:24 +0000 sara.gustafson 3737 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3729 <span>Food Prices are Likely to Remain High and Volatile</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>How do wars, tariff disputes and currency fluctuations affect the international trade in agricultural products? Poor countries suffer disproportionately from inflation risks and food insecurity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Consumers around the world have seen food prices going up ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. While food price inflation has slowed more recently, concerns over the rising cost of living have not gone away. Why is this and should we expect the cost of our daily meals to go up even more in the foreseeable future?</p> <p>Global food price shocks</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-27T11:03:18-04:00" title="Monday, October 27, 2025 - 11:03">Mon, 10/27/2025 - 11:03</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.welthungerhilfe.org/global-food-journal/rubrics/agricultural-food-policy/trade-food-prices-remain-high-and-volatile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">welthungerhilfe.org</a></div> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:03:18 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3729 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3722 <span>Cereal, Vegetable Oil, and Fertilizer Prices Continue Decline in September: FAO Food Price Index and AMIS Market Monitor Released</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Reductions in cereal and vegetable oil prices contributed to a slight decline in the FAO Food Price Index in September. The Index remains nearly 20 percent below its March 2022 peak but rose 3.4 percent from September 2024.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-10T12:05:51-04:00" title="Friday, October 10, 2025 - 12:05">Fri, 10/10/2025 - 12:05</time> </span> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:05:51 +0000 sara.gustafson 3722 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3716 <span>New Spanish-Language E-Course Available from the FSP</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Food Security Portal has released a new Spanish-language version of the Pro-WEAI )Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index) Fundamentals e-course. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the pro-WEAI tool, including its background and methodology and how to apply the tool in local and project-level contests. The Fundamentals course is now available in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish. Four additional Pro-WEAI modules are available in English.&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-01T19:41:13-04:00" title="Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 19:41">Wed, 10/01/2025 - 19:41</time> </span> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:41:13 +0000 sara.gustafson 3716 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3708 <span>Food and Nutrition Crises Burgeon in Face of Conflict, Funding Cuts: GRFC Mid-Year Update Released</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Hunger and food crisis have reached catastrophic levels in multiple places around the world, according to the Global Report on Food Crises Mid-Year Update. Famine has been confirmed in the Gaza Strip and the Sudan, with parts of South Sudan at risk of famine and Yemen, Haiti, and Mali experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger.</p> <p>In all, 1.4 million people faced IPC Level 5 (Catastrophe) food insecurity and hunger as of August 2025.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-16T15:10:47-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 15:10">Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:10</time> </span> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:10:47 +0000 sara.gustafson 3708 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3696 <span>Staple food prices stable in August, but concerns over fertilizer prices, trade uncertainties remain</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Global staple food prices remained largely stable in August, according to the latest FAO Food Price Index. The Index was nearly 7 percent higher than its August 2024 level but still well below the record high seen in March 2022.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-09T18:49:53-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 18:49">Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:49</time> </span> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:49:53 +0000 sara.gustafson 3696 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3690 <span>Using Local Knowledge to Enhance Food Systems Resilience</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>With food crises on the rise, with an estimated 295.3 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024. In the face of these stark hunger levels, policymakers, humanitarian organizations, development practitioners, and private sector actors urgently need knowledge about how to effectively enhance the resilience of local and regional food systems.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-28T08:26:46-04:00" title="Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 08:26">Thu, 08/28/2025 - 08:26</time> </span> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:26:46 +0000 sara.gustafson 3690 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3689 <span>Famine Confirmed in Gaza Strip</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The chance to prevent widespread famine in the Gaza Strip has passed, according to the IPC Famine Review Committee (FRC). The prolonged food crisis in Gaza reached an unprecedented and devastating level in July and August, with the FRC confirming famine in Gaza Governate and projecting famine thresholds to be crossed in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis Governates in the coming weeks. This latest update places more than half a million people at risk of starvation.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-22T10:39:16-04:00" title="Friday, August 22, 2025 - 10:39">Fri, 08/22/2025 - 10:39</time> </span> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:39:16 +0000 sara.gustafson 3689 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3687 <span>Realistic options for repurposing fertilizer subsidy spending</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Worldwide, government spending on subsidies in agriculture, fishing, and fossil fuels amounts to a staggering&nbsp;$1.25 trillion annually. Subsidies play a significant role in every country’s fiscal policies, regardless of income level or spending patterns. Spending on energy and agricultural subsidies consistently accounts for&nbsp;2%-3% of GDP on average&nbsp;across income levels and make the production and transportation of food cheaper.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-14T14:35:09-04:00" title="Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 14:35">Thu, 08/14/2025 - 14:35</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/realistic-options-for-repurposing-fertilizer-subsidy-spending/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:35:09 +0000 sara.gustafson 3687 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3685 <span>Record high meat prices drive Food Price Index up in July</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The FAO Food Price Index rose by 1.6 percent in July based on increasing meat and vegetable oil prices. The Index remains 7.6 percent higher than its 2024 level but nearly 19 percent below its March 2022 peak.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-12T15:56:19-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 15:56">Tue, 08/12/2025 - 15:56</time> </span> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:56:19 +0000 sara.gustafson 3685 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3683 <span>Gaza’s catastrophe will have long-lasting impacts on lives and livelihoods</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has reached catastrophic levels since the brief ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war ended March 18. Famine thresholds have been surpassed in many parts of the territory, according to&nbsp;the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification&nbsp;(IPC)&nbsp;analysis. Increasing numbers of hunger-related deaths among children under 5 are being reported, and nearly the entire population of 2.2 million people now faces high levels of acute food insecurity.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-11T10:04:23-04:00" title="Monday, August 11, 2025 - 10:04">Mon, 08/11/2025 - 10:04</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/gazas-catastrophe-will-have-long-lasting-impacts-on-lives-and-livelihoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:04:23 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3683 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3684 <span>Hunger declines globally in 2025 but remains above pre-pandemic levels: New State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report released</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>With the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) deadline of 2030 fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the world to meet its goal of eradicating hunger and food insecurity. Some progress was made toward this milestone in 2024; however, hunger levels remain above their pre-pandemic levels, according to the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-09T15:14:01-04:00" title="Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 15:14">Sat, 08/09/2025 - 15:14</time> </span> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:14:01 +0000 sara.gustafson 3684 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3677 <span>The struggle to get food aid from Egypt to Gaza: Insights from the Egyptian Food Bank</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The Gaza Strip has entered a “worst case” food crisis, with its population now facing famine, according to a July 29 Integrated Food Security Phase Classification&nbsp;(IPC)&nbsp;alert. Responding to growing international outrage over the emergency, two days earlier, Israel said it was reopening humanitarian aid corridors—allowing international organizations to resume convoys—while the Israeli Defense Force announced a daily&nbsp;&nbsp;“tactical pause”&nbsp;on operations in densely-populated Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Mawasi to facilitate aid distribution.</p></div> <span><span>Abdourahmane.Sy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-05T10:57:54-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 10:57">Tue, 08/05/2025 - 10:57</time> </span> <span class="article__meta"> ∙ </span><div class="article__meta d-inline-block"><div class="d-inline">Source: </div> <a href="https://www.ifpri.org/blog/the-struggle-to-get-food-aid-from-egypt-to-gaza-insights-from-the-egyptian-food-bank/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IFPRI.org</a></div> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:57:54 +0000 Abdourahmane.Sy 3677 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org https://www.foodsecurityportal.org/node/3675 <span>Gaza now facing "worst-case scenario"</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The population of the Gaza Strip is facing unprecedented crisis, according to the latest IPC&nbsp;alert released yesterday. Calling the situation the “worst-case scenario,” the alert reports famine-level food consumption throughout most of the territory and acute malnutrition in Gaza City.</p></div> <span><span>sara.gustafson</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-30T12:57:20-04:00" title="Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 12:57">Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:57</time> </span> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:57:20 +0000 sara.gustafson 3675 at https://www.foodsecurityportal.org