UNITED NATIONS, Jul 15 (IPS) – While it is too early to assess the full impact of the global COVID-19 lockdowns, at least 83 million to 132 million more people may go hungry this year — 690 million people were classified as hungry in 2019 — as the pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities and inadequacies of global food systems.
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 15 (IPS) – While it is too early to assess the full impact of the global COVID-19 lockdowns, at least 83 million to 132 million more people may go hungry this year — 690 million people were classified as hungry in 2019 — as the pandemic has highlighted the vulnerabilities and inadequacies of global food systems. Read the full story, “Q&A: Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Food Security and Nutrition”, on globalissues.org →