Four strategies to build a more resilient global food system
Phys.org·How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse - Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Signals:
- →Geopolitical instability threatens global food security by disrupting critical energy and fertilizer supply chains.
- →Transitioning to green ammonia and plant-based proteins reduces dependency on volatile, centralized production regions.
- →Strategic stockpiling and infrastructure diversification are essential to mitigate risks from future supply shocks.
