Negative nutrition statistics have become widespread on a global scale:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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The number of people facing hunger and food insecurity has increased since 2015, exacerbated by the pandemic, conflicts, climate change, and growing inequalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
In 2022, 258 million people in 58 countries experienced acute food insecurity, marking a 34% increase compared to 2021.<\/span><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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45 million children suffered from malnutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Current food systems continue to generate pollution and degrade soil, water, and air:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
They contribute to 28% of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/span><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
They are responsible for up to 80% of biodiversity loss.<\/span><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
They account for up to 70% of freshwater usage.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul>Projections for the year 2030 also show negative trends, making it challenging to achieve progress in Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger and an end to all forms of malnutrition).<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
*FAO, IFAD, WHO, WFP, and UNICEF. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World. Summary Version. Rome, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>