GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”

Contents

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• 2 What is the News?
• 3 Key Findings:
• 4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:
• 5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC):

What is the News?

Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”.

Key Findings:

• Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is an increase of 20 million as compared to 2019.
• Secondly, two-thirds of the people in acute food crisis levels were in 10 countries. Such as Congo, Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan, northern Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Haiti.
• Thirdly, the majority of the people facing acute food insecurity depend on agriculture.
• Fourthly, according to the report, 40.5 million people in 17 countries faced acute food insecurity because of “economic shocks”. This is primarily due to cut in jobs and incomes.
• Reasons: The magnitude and severity of food crises in 2020 worsened due to:
  • Prolonged conflicts
  • Economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Weather extremes that increased pre-existing fragilities.

About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:

• The report focuses on 55 countries that account for 97% of the humanitarian assistance.
• Also, the report depicts the acute food insecurity and malnutrition situation in countries chronically vulnerable to food crises. These countries often affected by fragile agri-food systems.

About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC):

• It was founded during the first World Humanitarian Summit in 2016. It was jointly found by
  • European Commission for International Cooperation and Development,
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and
  • The World Food Programme(WFP)
• Purpose: It is an alliance that is united by a common commitment to tackle the root causes of food crises. They aim to tackle the food crisis through increased sharing of knowledge and analysis and strengthened coordination.

Source: Business Today