Global Report on Food Crises 2023

May 5, 2023

The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) for 2023 was produced by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) and released by the Global Network against Food Crises (GNAFC). The GRFC report serves as a reference document for acute food insecurity at the global, regional, and country levels. The primary objective of the report is to provide independent and consensus-based evidence and analysis that can inform humanitarian and development actions.

Global Network Against Food Crisis

The Global Network Against Food Crisis is a coalition of organizations working in the fields of humanitarian aid and development, who share the aim of addressing the underlying causes of food crises and promoting sustainable solutions. They achieve this by working together to analyze and share knowledge, coordinate evidence-based responses, and collaborate across the HDP nexus. The GNAFC provides resources such as the Global Report on Food Crises and Hunger Hotspots reports and holds events focused on tackling food insecurity and addressing issues such as climate change, conflict, and economic factors that contribute to food crises.

A Quarter of a Billion People Experiencing Acute Hunger

The Global Report on Food Crises 2023 has revealed the surge in the number of people who require immediate food and livelihood assistance due to acute food insecurity. According to the report, more than 250 million people are experiencing acute hunger, and this is primarily caused by economic shocks and the Ukraine war. In 2022, the number of people who faced acute food insecurity has increased to around 258 million people in 58 countries and territories, from 193 million people in 53 countries and territories in 2021. This trend indicates a worsening situation in global acute food insecurity.

Drivers of the Crisis

The report identifies three crucial drivers of this crisis: economic shocks, conflict/insecurity, and weather/climate extremes. Economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent war in Ukraine have surpassed conflict as the primary driver of acute food insecurity and malnutrition. In 19 countries/territories, conflict/insecurity was the biggest contributor to the food crisis, especially in food import-dependent and low-income countries that had already been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, in 12 countries, weather/climate extremes were the primary reason for the acute food insecurity.

Challenges in Achieving Food Security

This latest data shows that the world is far behind in achieving food security and improved nutrition. The report is a reminder of the world’s failure to progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger by 2030. To address the issue, the report calls for urgent and coordinated action by governments, humanitarian organizations, and the private sector.

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