The battle against hunger is quite literally, an existential one. But there was a time when winning that battle seemed within reach - as production surpluses could have meant enough food for all. But climate change, conflict, and a broken food system have threatened that goal.
Ukraine, a big provider of wheat to the world, is unable to export grain amid a blockade of its Black Sea ports, such as Odesa.
While millions of tonnes of grain sit stuck in silos, countries dependent on these supplies have been left in a desperate situation.
Starvation and malnutrition threaten the lives of tens of millions in places like Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Supply shortages have worsened the humanitarian crises.
- Yes According to 12 sources Russian troops have stolen around 600,000 tons of Ukrainian grain during the war, according to UAC, a Ukrainian...
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