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Climate Change Could Triple Food Insecurity in 24 Nations

3/23/2026

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A 2°C rise could nearly triple countries with critical food insecurity to 24.
Low-income nations, accounting for 1% of global emissions, would deteriorate food systems sevenfold faster.
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) reports the Food Security Index shows climate change worsens availability, accessibility, utilization, and sustainability.
Ritu Bharadwaj notes that countries with weak safety nets will suffer most, with Somalia and Mozambique among the most vulnerable.

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A 2°C rise could nearly triple countries with critical food insecurity to 24.
Low-income nations, accounting for 1% of global emissions, would deteriorate food systems sevenfold faster.
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) reports the Food Security Index shows climate change worsens availability, accessibility, utilization, and sustainability.
Ritu Bharadwaj notes that countries with weak safety nets will suffer most, with Somalia and Mozambique among the most vulnerable.