The 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) sheds light on the status of acute food insecurity worldwide, highlighting key drivers and affected regions.
Acute Food Insecurity Statistics
- Nearly 282 million people across 59 countries faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2023.
- This represents nearly 22% of the assessed population, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels.
Drivers of Food Crisis
- Conflict and Insecurity
- Primary driver in 20 countries, directly affecting 135 million people.
- Notable hotspots include Palestine (Gaza Strip) and Sudan.
- Weather Extremes
- Main driver in 18 countries, affecting over 72 million people.
- 2023 marked by extreme weather events exacerbated by El Nino and climate change.
- Economic Shocks
- Third main driver in 21 countries, impacting over 75 million people, particularly in low-income and import-dependent nations.
Key Findings
- Acute food insecurity persisted or worsened in many regions, with a marginal decrease in the share of affected population compared to 2022.
- However, the number of people affected increased by 24 million since 2022, marking a fifth consecutive year of rising numbers.
- Analysis coverage increased, contributing to the rise in reported cases.
Case Studies
- Sudan
- One of the worst food crises globally, with nearly a third of the population requiring emergency food aid.
- Conflict spreading to southeastern regions, impacting food production and storage.
- Palestine (Gaza Strip)
- Severely affected by conflict, resulting in internal displacement of almost 80% of the population.
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
- Warns of imminent famine in North Gaza and risk of famine across the rest of the Gaza Strip.
- Highlights the severity of food insecurity in these regions.
Recommendations and Response
- Urgent action needed to address underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition.
- Transformation of food systems crucial to mitigating future crises.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What was the second most significant factor driving food crisis in 2023, according to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis?
- A) Conflict
- B) Weather Extremes
- C) Economic Shocks
- D) Pandemic
- Answer: B) Weather Extremes
- Which region experienced the most severe food crisis in 2023, according to the GRFC?
- A) Sub-Saharan Africa
- B) Middle East
- C) Southeast Asia
- D) North America
- Answer: B) Middle East
- What event contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, according to the report?
- A) La Nina
- B) El Nino
- C) Arctic Oscillation
- D) Monsoon
- Answer: B) El Nino
- What percentage of the analyzed population faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2023?
- A) 10%
- B) 15%
- C) 20%
- D) 25%
- Answer: C) 20%
- Which organization produces the Global Report on Food Crisis annually?
- A) United Nations
- B) World Bank
- C) Food Security Information Network
- D) Red Cross
- Answer: C) Food Security Information Network