UN warns of global food crisis

The United Nations has warned of a global food crisis. The UN has said that the number of people facing food insecurity is expected to rise to 828 million in 2023. This is up from 768 million in 2022.

The UN has said that the food crisis is being caused by a number of factors, including the war in Ukraine, climate change, and economic inequality.

The war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies, as both Ukraine and Russia are major wheat exporters. Climate change is also having an impact on food production, as it is leading to more extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. Economic inequality is also a factor in the food crisis, as it means that many people do not have enough money to buy food.

The UN has called for urgent action to address the food crisis. The UN has said that countries need to invest in sustainable agriculture and food systems. The UN has also called for countries to increase funding for humanitarian assistance to people who are facing food insecurity.