UN 
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported a troubling increase in global hunger rates for the third year in a row, reversing progress made over the past decade. Approximately 820 million people faced chronic hunger in 2025, up from 790 million the previous year, largely due to climate shocks and ongoing armed conflicts.
Regions such as the Sahel, Yemen, and parts of South Asia remain hotspots where food insecurity is most acute. Climate-related events, including droughts and floods, have disrupted agricultural productivity, while conflicts have hindered humanitarian access and displaced millions.
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu underscored the urgent need for integrated solutions: “Addressing hunger requires coordinated action on climate resilience, conflict resolution, and sustainable agriculture. Without intensified global commitment, achieving SDG 2 – Zero Hunger – will remain out of reach.”
The report calls for increased investment in climate-smart farming, social protection programs, and peacebuilding initiatives to reverse the rising hunger trend.
