The conflict in Ukraine has led to further price increases of already high energy, agricultural commodity and fertilizer prices, compounding the precarious fiscal situation of low and middle income countries who are also dealing with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and raising serious concerns for food security, both in the short and long term. In the words of UN Secretary-General Guterres, “the war is supercharging a three-dimensional crisis – food, energy, and finance – that is pummeling some of the world’s most vulnerable people, countries and economies.”
CGIAR researchers are closely monitoring this crisis at the global and national levels, with the aim of identifying countries’ vulnerabilities and needs, and engaging with policymakers and other stakeholders on evidence based policy responses. To address differing impacts, policy responses must be adapted to the context and needs of specific countries and populations.
A CGIAR report, Seven Actions to Limit the Impact of War in Ukraine on Global Food Security, identifies short-term and long-term priority actions for global policy makers to mitigate supply and price shocks and to improve resilience to future crises.
More insights and evidence from across CGIAR
CGIAR scientists are sharing recommendations, evidence and insight through articles and blog posts. Explore coverage from across international media and the CGIAR system below.
Events
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7.4.22
Webinar: The War in Ukraine and Global Food Security (Washington International Trade Association)
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9.3.22
Policy seminar: Global commodity prices and food security: Navigating new challenges and learning from the past
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28.2.22
Press Briefing: Conflict in Ukraine and Global Food Security
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In the Media
News
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How to shockproof staples in a looming global food crisis
20.07.22-
Food security
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Nutrition, health & food security
Empty shelfs in a Swiss grocery store. Photo Boris Dunand/Unsplash The conflict in Ukraine has…
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MC12: How to make the WTO relevant in the middle of a food price crisis
11.06.22The World Trade Organization’s 12th Ministerial Conference (WTO MC12) takes place June 12-15 in Ge…
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Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty
10.06.22-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Much of the early attention on the Russian-Ukraine conflict’s food security impacts has been conce…
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis presents threats to Nigeria’s food security, but potential opportunities for the fertilizer, energy sectors
09.06.22-
Food security
The current rise in global market prices for major food commodities almost mirrors that of the…
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Short-term policy considerations to respond to Russia-Ukraine crisis disruptions in fertilizer availability and affordability
08.06.22-
Food security
As we discussed in our previous post, fertilizer prices have increased drastically, +230%, since Ma…
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Can the G7 be a force for good in the current global food security crisis?
06.06.22-
Food security
The Group of Seven wealthy nations (G7), currently led by the German presidency, has put…
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