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Global wheat prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The two nations account for 30%of the world’s wheat exports.
That means many low-income nations who are net food importers are bracing for a year of hunger. The disruption of war compounds existing drops in food production linked to climate change. On a global scale, climate change has already cut global average agricultural production by at least one-fifth.
Food insecurity often translates to widespread social unrest, as we saw in the 2011 Arab Spring protests, which came after major food price rises.
That means many low-income nations who are net food importers are bracing for a year of hunger. The disruption of war compounds existing drops in food production linked to climate change. On a global scale, climate change has already cut global average agricultural production by at least one-fifth.
Food insecurity often translates to widespread social unrest, as we saw in the 2011 Arab Spring protests, which came after major food price rises.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 2022 |
| No. | April |
| Specialist publication | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Apr 2022 |
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Improving Nutrition and Health Outcomes Through Local Food Systems
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker), Shawn Somerset (Speaker), Ro Mcfarlane (Speaker), Ann Hill (Speaker) & Bethaney Turner (Speaker)
26 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk