Madrid Spain

18/04/23

Food disparity, or unequal access to food resources and nutrition, is a pressing global issue that affects millions of people around the world. While some regions and communities have an abundance of food, others face food insecurity and malnutrition, leading to negative impacts on health, well-being, and social stability. However, with collaborative efforts and peaceful solutions, food disparity can be addressed, paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Food disparity exists in various forms. On one hand, there are regions where food is abundant and wasted, while on the other hand, there are regions where people go hungry.

811 million people, or about one in nine individuals, suffered from chronic undernourishment in 2020. Additionally, food disparity can also manifest in the form of limited access to nutritious food, resulting in malnutrition, stunted growth, and other health issues, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children, women, and marginalized communities.

There are several underlying causes of food disparity, including poverty, inequality, inadequate infrastructure, climate change, conflict, and political instability. Poverty and income inequality can limit people’s ability to afford nutritious food, while inadequate infrastructure can impede the production, storage, and transportation of food in certain regions. Climate change and environmental degradation can impact agricultural productivity, affecting food availability, while conflict and political instability can disrupt food production, distribution, and access. In many cases, food disparity is interconnected with other social, economic, and political issues, creating complex challenges that require multi-faceted solutions.

Finding peaceful solutions to address food disparity requires a multi-stakeholder approach, involving governments, international organizations, civil society, businesses, and local communities.

We call on the global community to find a peaceful solution to food disparity in order to bring peace to societies.

There must be a global collaboration with all stakeholders to come together to find a solution to bring peace to this global issue.