Global Food Security Threatened by Conflict, Climate Change, and Economic Instability
Food security worldwide is increasingly under threat due to a confluence of factors including ongoing conflicts, climate change, and economic instability. In Yemen, for instance, an estimated 18.3 million people faced acute food insecurity and 2.2 million children under five suffered from acute malnutrition in October 2026, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). The World Bank also reported that nearly three-quarters of Yemen's population lives below the poverty line. The country's agricultural sector is strained by prolonged dry conditions, high temperatures, and conflict, leading to cereal production below average in 2025. Yemen's heavy reliance on imported essential goods makes its households vulnerable to rising prices and supply disruptions. Globally, climate change, El Niño, and persistent structural challenges exacerbate these risks, threatening food security and the right to food, particularly in vulnerable regions. The Special Rapporteur on the right to food emphasizes the urgent need to tra...
