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World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn

  • Posted on September 24, 2026
  • By CNBC
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  • 1 min read
In brief

Global food security faces unprecedented threats as humanitarian agencies confront a perfect storm of challenges. Rising temperatures trigger agricultural disruptions, ongoing conflicts destabilize supply chains, and energy price volatility compounds vulnerability. Simultaneously, reduced international funding and rising interest rates severely limit the capacity of UN organizations to respond effectively. This convergence of crises creates a dangerous knowledge gap, leaving vulnerable populations increasingly exposed to hunger and malnutrition without adequate support mechanisms.

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World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn

Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.
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