Why We Should Address the Global Food Crisis

The global number of people suffering from hunger rose to 828 million in 2021. As the war in Ukraine continues to disrupt global supply chains and food prices soar, the risk of pushing millions closer to the brink of famine intensifies — a threat further exacerbated by climate change — with regions such as the Horn of Africa facing one of the worst droughts in decades. Which aspects of food production must be revolutionized to mitigate the current global food crisis and avoid the many others that lie ahead? How can food solutions simultaneously address local climate challenges?