Keywords: Food security


Climate scientist warns Yellowstone eruption could disrupt global food supplies

A major eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system could have serious consequences for agriculture and food security worldwide, climate scientist Kristina Dahl has warned. Such an event could damage crops and disrupt food production across several regions, potentially increasing the risk of food shortages. Speaking......

Serbia and Ukraine seek closer economic ties during Zelenskiy visit to Belgrade

Serbia and Ukraine have pledged to deepen economic cooperation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made his first visit to Belgrade since taking office in 2019, with both sides aiming to advance trade and cooperation despite Serbia's longstanding relationship with Russia. Serbian President......

UN warns El Niño could worsen hunger crisis across nearly 50 countries by 2027

The United Nations has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon could significantly worsen global food insecurity, placing millions of additional people at risk of acute hunger by the end of 2027. Humanitarian agencies say the combined effects of extreme weather, economic instability, and ongoing......

Global food prices climb to three-year high as conflict and extreme weather disrupt markets

Global food prices reached their highest level in more than three years in July, as adverse weather conditions and escalating geopolitical tensions tightened agricultural markets and pushed cereal prices higher, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The......

WFP warns El Niño could push millions more into hunger by 2027

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the intensifying El Niño climate pattern could significantly worsen global food insecurity, potentially pushing nearly 49 million additional people into acute hunger by the end of 2027. If current projections hold, the total number of people facing......

Severe El Niño threatens Latin America as UN warns of mounting agricultural risks

Latin America could face one of its most challenging agricultural seasons in recent years as an intense El Niño weather event is expected to develop between October and December, according to a senior United Nations official. The forecast comes amid growing concerns that climate-related disruptions......

Global hunger declines for third consecutive year, UN report finds

Global hunger levels continued to decline in 2025 for the third consecutive year, according to the latest edition of the United Nations report on the state of food security and nutrition worldwide. The report estimates that between 608 million and 696 million people experienced hunger in 2025, representing......

UN and Israeli reports warn of worsening humanitarian crisis as fighting continues in Gaza

The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as military operations persist, with fresh casualties reported and growing concern expressed by both international organizations and voices within Israel over the impact of the conflict on civilians. According to local health authorities,......

Moroccan seeds added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to help protect agricultural biodiversity

Morocco has strengthened its role in global agricultural conservation efforts after a collection of Moroccan crop seeds was deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, one of the world's most secure facilities dedicated to preserving plant genetic resources for future generations. Located......