Russia’s war created a global hunger disaster; climate crisis is ramping up

The article highlights the escalating global food crisis, driven by the intersection of the Ukraine conflict, which has disrupted main wheat-growing regions, and the adverse impacts of climate change on crop yields. The UN reports a doubling of severely food insecure people within two years, with the number expected to reach 49 million if necessary price reductions are not met. The article also discusses the potential for diversifying the global food system through supporting small-scale farmers and promoting agroecological methods, which could make food production more resilient to these crises.

Additionally, the article touches on the historical high prices of wheat, influenced by the war, and the challenges faced by the United States in wheat and rice production due to droughts and excess rain, respectively. These issues are further complicated by the geopolitical organization of food production and the profit margins of large corporations. The UN's call for diversifying the food system and the potential of agroecological practices to enhance resilience underscores the need for a shift in strategies to address the complex challenges of food security in a changing climate and global political landscape.