Conflict and Climate Threaten Global Food Security

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Conflicts and wars make many more people hungry around the world. They raise prices for fuel, food, and fertilizer, making life harder.

High energy prices affect farming and make food more expensive. Small farmers need diesel fuel for machines, which costs them a lot.

Many people cannot buy healthy food even if there is enough. About one-third of the world cannot afford good diets today.

Climate change like floods and heat hurts farms everywhere. Governments should help farmers before disasters happen, not only after.

Africa now has the most hungry people in the world. More money is needed for farms and food systems there.

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What do conflicts and wars do to people?

They make many more people hungry around the world.

How do high energy prices affect small farmers?

They make food more expensive and cost small farmers a lot for diesel fuel.

What is a problem with healthy food availability?

Many people cannot buy healthy food even if there is enough.

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