In a stark revelation, the United Nations (UN) has reported that approximately 733 million people, representing around 9 percent of the global population, may have faced hunger in 2023. This alarming figure underscores the pressing challenges in achieving global food security and nutrition.
The latest edition of the UN's \"State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World\" indicates that the number of individuals experiencing hunger has surged by about 152 million compared to 2019. This increase highlights the setbacks in international efforts to combat food insecurity and malnutrition.
The comprehensive report, titled \"State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024: Financing to End Hunger, Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in All Its Forms,\" was collaboratively published by five UN agencies: the Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Children's Fund, the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. It was unveiled during the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, emphasizing the urgent need for global cooperation.
Despite ongoing initiatives, the report warns that current trends are not sufficient to end hunger and food insecurity by 2030. Additionally, progress towards global nutrition targets is lagging, with billions still lacking access to nutritious, safe, and sufficient food. The findings call for intensified efforts and strategic financing to address the multifaceted issue of global hunger.
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