The world is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis that extends far beyond food scarcity—it is a multidimensional emergency driven by conflict, climate change, economic inequality, and political instability. Today, more than 780 million people do not have enough to eat, and entire regions are suffering the compounding effects of drought, disrupted food systems, and rising global food prices. From the Horn of Africa to parts of Latin America and Asia, the consequences of this crisis are felt with devastating intensity. As the Europe Peace Foundation, we stress that hunger is not merely a humanitarian concern; it is a structural challenge that demands coordinated global action and long-term investment in peace, resilience, and equitable development.

Global hunger is both a symptom and a catalyst of violence. Communities facing chronic food shortages are more vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups, more susceptible to displacement, and more likely to experience political unrest. Food scarcity fuels competition over land, water, and basic resources, while economic desperation erodes social cohesion. We see this connection in many regions where hunger deepens existing inequalities and becomes a trigger for conflict. Addressing the hunger crisis, therefore, is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic pathway toward global peace. Sustainable solutions—fair agricultural systems, conflict-sensitive climate policies, and equitable access to food—will define whether the world moves toward stability or into further fragmentation.