Food security implications of the Ukraine conflict

Publication language
English
Pages
4pp
Date published
01 Mar 2022
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
Conflict, violence & peace, Food security
Countries
Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has major implications for food security across the world as well as the region, given both countries’ major roles in global food markets and Russia’s prominence in global energy trade. The conflict comes at a time of unprecedented humanitarian needs, as a ring of fire circles the earth with climate shocks, conflict, COVID-19 and rising costs driving millions closer to starvation.