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    The world's hunger situation has deteriorated sharply in 2020, and the impact of the new crown epidemic may be the main reason for this situation
    .
    Although the impact of the epidemic has yet to be further evaluated [1], the report "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" co-authored by a number of United Nations agencies estimates that about one-tenth of the world's population (811 million people) faced food last year.
    The dilemma of insufficient
    .
    This figure shows that countries urgently need to make great efforts and take immediate actions to promote the transformation of agricultural food systems in order to achieve their commitment to eradicate hunger by 2030
    .
     
    The English version of "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" was released globally on July 12 this year, and its Chinese version was officially launched on October 11
    .
    This year's "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" is the first such global assessment report released after the outbreak
    .
    Reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Joint release
    .
     
    Previous reports on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World have consistently emphasized that hundreds of millions of people, including children, face the risk of food insecurity
    .
    The heads of five United Nations agencies[2] wrote in the preface of this year’s report: “Unfortunately, the epidemic continues to expose problems in our food system, which threaten the lives and livelihoods of people around the world
    .
     
    Despite the high hopes for strengthening the momentum in the diplomatic field, the five leaders still reminded that the world is at a "critical juncture": the upcoming UN Nutrition for Growth Summit and the 26th Conference of the Parties on climate change brought this year This precious opportunity allows us to advance the progress in food security and nutrition through the transformation of the agricultural food system
    .
    They added that “the results of these meetings” will continue to promote the development of the second half of the “United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition”
    .
    At present, this global policy commitment has not yet entered the stage of large-scale implementation
    .
     
      precise data
     
      Around 2015, hunger has begun to show an upward trend, reversing the hope of continuing to eradicate hunger
    .
    What is disturbing is that in 2020, both in terms of absolute numbers and proportions, the number of hungry people is increasing sharply, and the increase exceeds the rate of population growth: it is estimated that the incidence of undernourishment last year was about 9.
    9%, a high 8.
    4% in 2019
    .

     
      The number of undernourished people in the world will continue to increase in 2020
    .
    A total of 720 million to 811 million people in the world will face hunger in 2020
    .
    If the middle value is taken (768 million), the number of hungry people in 2020 will increase by about 118 million compared with 2019, and if the upper limit is taken, it will increase by 161 million
    .
    FAO
     
      More than half (418 million) of undernourished people are concentrated in Asia; more than one third (282 million) are in Africa; and a small percentage (60 million) are in Latin America and the Caribbean
    .
    However, Africa is the region with the largest increase in the number of hungry people, with undernourished people accounting for 21% of the total population, more than twice that of other regions
    .

     
      In 2020, more than half of the world's hungry people (418 million) live in Asia, and more than one third (282 million) live in Africa
    .
    FAO
     
      In terms of other indicators, the situation in 2020 is also very severe
    .
    In total, more than 2.
    3 billion people (30% of the global population) cannot guarantee adequate food throughout the year
    .
    The incidence of moderate or severe food insecurity has soared in the past year, which is equivalent to the sum of the increase in the past five years
    .
    Gender inequality continues to deepen: In 2020, the gender ratio of men and women suffering from food insecurity will be 1:1.
    1 (in 2019, it was 1:1.
    06)
    .
     
      The incidence of moderate or severe food insecurity has been rising slowly for six consecutive years, and more than 30% of the world’s population is currently affected by it
    .
    FAO
     
      Various forms of malnutrition are still widespread, and children are severely affected
    .
    In 2020, it is estimated that more than 149 million children under five years of age are stunted or under-standard; over 45 million children under five are thin or underweight; and nearly 39 million children under five are overweight[3]
    .
    A full 3 billion adults and children still have no access to healthy diets, mainly due to excessive financial burdens
    .
    Nearly one-third of women of childbearing age suffer from anemia
    .
    On a global scale, despite progress in certain areas, such as the increase in the number of exclusively breastfed babies, the world is not yet on track to achieve all nutritional indicators by 2030
    .
     
      Other factors contributing to hunger and malnutrition
     
      In many parts of the world, the epidemic has triggered severe economic recessions and endangered food access
    .
    However, even before the outbreak, hunger had begun to spread; efforts to tackle malnutrition were lagging behind
    .
    Countries facing conflicts, extreme weather or economic recession, or severe inequality tend to be more severe
    .
    The report pointed out that all these problems are the main factors causing food insecurity, and food insecurity will aggravate the severity of these problems [4]
    .
     
      Latin America and the Caribbean was the region where the incidence of undernourishment increased the most from 2017 to 2019 due to multiple factors, and Africa was the only region that was affected by three factors at the same time to increase the incidence of undernourishment
    .
    FAO
     
      "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" estimates that, according to current trends, before achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (zero hunger) by 2030, the hunger problem of nearly 660 million people remains to be resolved
    .
    Among them, about 30 million people may be continuously affected by the epidemic
    .

     
      Countermeasures
     
      Last year’s “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” pointed out that the transformation of the food system is essential for achieving food security, improving nutrition, and ensuring that all people have access to healthy diets
    .
    This year's report further outlines the six major "transformation pathways
    .
    " The author of the report pointed out that in order to be successful, a "coordinated policy and investment portfolio" must be formulated to deal with the many disadvantages that cause hunger and malnutrition
    .
     
      Steps to promote the transformation of the food system and increase the economic affordability of healthy diets
    .
    FAO
     
      Taking into account the specific disadvantages (or combinations of disadvantages) faced by each country, the report urges policy makers to:
     
      Combine humanitarian, development and peacebuilding policies in conflict-affected areas
    .
    For example, the introduction of social protection measures to prevent people from selling their meager possessions in exchange for food;
     
      Strengthen the climate resilience of the food system
    .
    For example, expand the channels for smallholder farmers to insure against climate risks and provide financial support based on forecasts;
     
      Strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable groups to cope with the economic downturn
    .
    For example, granting subsidies in kind or cash to reduce the impact of the epidemic or food price fluctuations;
     
      Take interventions in the food supply chain to reduce the cost of nutritious food
    .
    For example, encourage farmers to plant bio-fortified crops, or expand market access for fruit and vegetable growers;
     
      Address poverty and structural inequality
    .
    For example, carry out technology transfer and certification programs to help poor communities develop food value chains;
     
      Strengthen the food environment and change consumer behavior
    .
    For example, eliminating industrial trans fats, reducing the salt and sugar content in the food supply, or protecting children from the negative effects of food marketing
    .

     
      Ensure the consistency and complementarity between food and agriculture, environment, health, social protection and other systems, promote the transformation of the food system, strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and provide affordable and healthy meals for all
    .
    FAO
     
      The report also called for the creation of a "favorable governance mechanism and institutional environment" to make transformation possible
    .
    The report requires policymakers to solicit broad opinions; empower women and youth; and provide further data and new technologies
    .
    Most importantly, the author of the report urged countries around the world to take immediate action
    .
    Otherwise, the unfavorable factors that cause hunger and malnutrition will come back, the momentum will be even more violent, and it will have long-term effects after the epidemic is over
    .
     
      Note:
     
      [1] Taking into account the uncertainty caused by the epidemic, this year's version proposed for the first time a range (720 million to 811 million) instead of a single number
    .
    For regional breakdown data, it is based on an intermediate estimate of 768 million
    .
    Regardless of considering the lower, middle or upper limit of this range, compared with the median of 650 million in 2019, the annual increase is very significant
    .
    If the upper limit is taken, it means that 161 million hungry people will be added
    .
    (The entire historical series data is revised annually based on new data)
    .
     
      [2] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations-Director-General Qu Dongyu; IFAD-President Gilbert F.
    Houngbo; UNICEF-Executive Director of Henrietta H.
    Fore; Food Department-David Beasley (David Beasley) Executive Director; WHO-Director General Tedros
    .
     
      [3] The social distancing regulations make it difficult to collect nutrition data in 2020
    .
    Actual data for some indicators may be higher than estimated, especially the incidence of wasting in children under five years of age
    .

     
      [4] The more negative factors a country faces, the more serious it is undernourishment, malnutrition and food insecurity, and the higher the cost for citizens to obtain a healthy diet
    .
     
      Glossary
     
      Hunger: A feeling of discomfort or pain caused by insufficient energy in the diet
    .
    Food is scarce; it is difficult to consume enough calories
    .
    In the report, mixed with (long-term) undernourishment
    .
    Measured by the incidence of undernourishment (PoU)
    .
     
      Moderate food insecurity: a state of uncertainty in the ability to obtain food; possible risk of reduced meals or food shortages; failure to take into account the nutritional quality and/or quantity of the food ingested
    .
     
      Severe food insecurity: lack of food; suffering from hunger; in the most extreme cases, no pellets can be fed for one or more days
    .
     
      Malnutrition: A condition related to insufficient, surplus or imbalance of macro and/or micro nutrient intake
    .
    For example, undernutrition and obesity are both manifestations of malnutrition
    .
    Child stunting or weight loss are indicators of undernutrition
    .
     
      Report download link (please copy the URL to the browser to open):
     
      The full version of 2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" (Chinese): http:// 
      2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" Summary Edition (Chinese): http:// 
      The full version of 2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" (English): http:// 
      2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" Digital Report: http://  The world's hunger situation has deteriorated sharply in 2020, and the impact of the new crown epidemic may be the main reason for this situation
    .
    Although the impact of the epidemic has yet to be further evaluated [1], the report "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" co-authored by a number of United Nations agencies estimates that about one-tenth of the world's population (811 million people) faced food last year.
    The dilemma of insufficient
    .
    This figure shows that countries urgently need to make great efforts and take immediate actions to promote the transformation of agricultural food systems in order to achieve their commitment to eradicate hunger by 2030
    .
    Epidemic food security food
     
      The English version of "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" was released globally on July 12 this year, and its Chinese version was officially launched on October 11
    .
    This year's "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" is the first such global assessment report released after the outbreak
    .
    Reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Joint release
    .
    World Health Organization
     
      Previous reports on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World have consistently emphasized that hundreds of millions of people, including children, face the risk of food insecurity
    .
    The heads of five United Nations agencies[2] wrote in the preface of this year’s report: “Unfortunately, the epidemic continues to expose problems in our food system, which threaten the lives and livelihoods of people around the world
    .
     
      Despite the high hopes for strengthening the momentum in the diplomatic field, the five leaders still reminded that the world is at a "critical juncture": the upcoming UN Nutrition for Growth Summit and the 26th Conference of the Parties on climate change brought this year This precious opportunity allows us to advance the progress in food security and nutrition through the transformation of the agricultural food system
    .
    They added that “the results of these meetings” will continue to promote the development of the second half of the “United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition”
    .
    At present, this global policy commitment has not yet entered the stage of large-scale implementation
    .
     
      precise data
     precise data
     
      Around 2015, hunger has begun to show an upward trend, reversing the hope of continuing to eradicate hunger
    .
    What is disturbing is that in 2020, both in terms of absolute numbers and proportions, the number of hungry people is increasing sharply, and the increase exceeds the rate of population growth: it is estimated that the incidence of undernourishment last year was about 9.
    9%, a high 8.
    4% in 2019
    .

     
      The number of undernourished people in the world will continue to increase in 2020
    .
    A total of 720 million to 811 million people in the world will face hunger in 2020
    .
    If the middle value is taken (768 million), the number of hungry people in 2020 will increase by about 118 million compared with 2019, and if the upper limit is taken, it will increase by 161 million
    .
    FAO
      The number of undernourished people in the world will continue to increase in 2020
    .
    A total of 720 million to 811 million people in the world will face hunger in 2020
    .
    If the middle value is taken (768 million), the number of hungry people in 2020 will increase by about 118 million compared with 2019, and if the upper limit is taken, it will increase by 161 million
    .
    FAO
     
      More than half (418 million) of undernourished people are concentrated in Asia; more than one third (282 million) are in Africa; and a small percentage (60 million) are in Latin America and the Caribbean
    .
    However, Africa is the region with the largest increase in the number of hungry people, with undernourished people accounting for 21% of the total population, more than twice that of other regions
    .

     
      In 2020, more than half of the world's hungry people (418 million) live in Asia, and more than one third (282 million) live in Africa
    .
    FAO
     In 2020, more than half of the world's hungry people (418 million) live in Asia, and more than one third (282 million) live in Africa
    .
    FAO
     
      In terms of other indicators, the situation in 2020 is also very severe
    .
    In total, more than 2.
    3 billion people (30% of the global population) cannot guarantee adequate food throughout the year
    .
    The incidence of moderate or severe food insecurity has soared in the past year, which is equivalent to the sum of the increase in the past five years
    .
    Gender inequality continues to deepen: In 2020, the gender ratio of men and women suffering from food insecurity will be 1:1.
    1 (in 2019, it was 1:1.
    06)
    .
     
      The incidence of moderate or severe food insecurity has been rising slowly for six consecutive years, and more than 30% of the world’s population is currently affected by it
    .
    FAO
     The incidence of moderate or severe food insecurity has been rising slowly for six consecutive years, and more than 30% of the world’s population is currently affected by it
    .
    FAO
     
      Various forms of malnutrition are still widespread, and children are severely affected
    .
    In 2020, it is estimated that more than 149 million children under five years of age are stunted or under-standard; over 45 million children under five are thin or underweight; and nearly 39 million children under five are overweight[3]
    .
    A full 3 billion adults and children still have no access to healthy diets, mainly due to excessive financial burdens
    .
    Nearly one-third of women of childbearing age suffer from anemia
    .
    On a global scale, despite progress in certain areas, such as the increase in the number of exclusively breastfed babies, the world is not yet on track to achieve all nutritional indicators by 2030
    .
     
      Other factors contributing to hunger and malnutrition
     Other factors contributing to hunger and malnutrition
     
      In many parts of the world, the epidemic has triggered severe economic recessions and endangered food access
    .
    However, even before the outbreak, hunger had begun to spread; efforts to tackle malnutrition were lagging behind
    .
    Countries facing conflicts, extreme weather or economic recession, or severe inequality tend to be more severe
    .
    The report pointed out that all these problems are the main factors causing food insecurity, and food insecurity will aggravate the severity of these problems [4]
    .
     
      Latin America and the Caribbean was the region where the incidence of undernourishment increased the most from 2017 to 2019 due to multiple factors, and Africa was the only region that was affected by three factors at the same time to increase the incidence of undernourishment
    .
    FAO
    Latin America and the Caribbean was the region where the incidence of undernourishment increased the most from 2017 to 2019 due to multiple factors, and Africa was the only region that was affected by three factors at the same time to increase the incidence of undernourishment
    .
    FAO
     
      "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021" estimates that, according to current trends, before achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (zero hunger) by 2030, the hunger problem of nearly 660 million people remains to be resolved
    .
    Among them, about 30 million people may be continuously affected by the epidemic
    .

     
      Countermeasures
     Countermeasures
     
      Last year’s “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” pointed out that the transformation of the food system is essential for achieving food security, improving nutrition, and ensuring that all people have access to healthy diets
    .
    This year's report further outlines the six major "transformation pathways
    .
    " The author of the report pointed out that in order to be successful, a "coordinated policy and investment portfolio" must be formulated to deal with the many disadvantages that cause hunger and malnutrition
    .
     
      Steps to promote the transformation of the food system and increase the economic affordability of healthy diets
    .
    FAO
     Steps to promote the transformation of the food system and increase the economic affordability of healthy diets
    .
    FAO
     
      Taking into account the specific disadvantages (or combinations of disadvantages) faced by each country, the report urges policy makers to:
     
      Combine humanitarian, development and peacebuilding policies in conflict-affected areas
    .
    For example, the introduction of social protection measures to prevent people from selling their meager possessions in exchange for food;
     
      Strengthen the climate resilience of the food system
    .
    For example, expand the channels for smallholder farmers to insure against climate risks and provide financial support based on forecasts;
     
      Strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable groups to cope with the economic downturn
    .
    For example, granting subsidies in kind or cash to reduce the impact of the epidemic or food price fluctuations;
     
      Take interventions in the food supply chain to reduce the cost of nutritious food
    .
    For example, encourage farmers to plant bio-fortified crops, or expand market access for fruit and vegetable growers;
     
      Address poverty and structural inequality
    .
    For example, carry out technology transfer and certification programs to help poor communities develop food value chains;
     
      Strengthen the food environment and change consumer behavior
    .
    For example, eliminating industrial trans fats, reducing the salt and sugar content in the food supply, or protecting children from the negative effects of food marketing
    .

     
      Ensure the consistency and complementarity between food and agriculture, environment, health, social protection and other systems, promote the transformation of the food system, strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and provide affordable and healthy meals for all
    .
    FAO
     Ensure the consistency and complementarity between food and agriculture, environment, health, social protection and other systems, promote the transformation of the food system, strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and provide affordable and healthy meals for all
    .
    FAO
     
      The report also called for the creation of a "favorable governance mechanism and institutional environment" to make transformation possible
    .
    The report requires policymakers to solicit broad opinions; empower women and youth; and provide further data and new technologies
    .
    Most importantly, the author of the report urged countries around the world to take immediate action
    .
    Otherwise, the unfavorable factors that cause hunger and malnutrition will come back, the momentum will be even more violent, and it will have long-term effects after the epidemic is over
    .
     
      Note:
     Note:
     
      [1] Taking into account the uncertainty caused by the epidemic, this year's version proposed for the first time a range (720 million to 811 million) instead of a single number
    .
    For regional breakdown data, it is based on an intermediate estimate of 768 million
    .
    Regardless of considering the lower, middle or upper limit of this range, compared with the median of 650 million in 2019, the annual increase is very significant
    .
    If the upper limit is taken, it means that 161 million hungry people will be added
    .
    (The entire historical series data is revised annually based on new data)
    .
     
      [2] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations-Director-General Qu Dongyu; IFAD-President Gilbert F.
    Houngbo; UNICEF-Executive Director of Henrietta H.
    Fore; Food Department-David Beasley (David Beasley) Executive Director; WHO-Director General Tedros
    .
     
      [3] The social distancing regulations make it difficult to collect nutrition data in 2020
    .
    Actual data for some indicators may be higher than estimated, especially the incidence of wasting in children under five years of age
    .

     
      [4] The more negative factors a country faces, the more serious it is undernourishment, malnutrition and food insecurity, and the higher the cost for citizens to obtain a healthy diet
    .
     
      Glossary
     Glossary
     
      Hunger: A feeling of discomfort or pain caused by insufficient energy in the diet
    .
    Food is scarce; it is difficult to consume enough calories
    .
    In the report, mixed with (long-term) undernourishment
    .
    Measured by the incidence of undernourishment (PoU)
    .
     
      Moderate food insecurity: a state of uncertainty in the ability to obtain food; possible risk of reduced meals or food shortages; failure to take into account the nutritional quality and/or quantity of the food ingested
    .
     
      Severe food insecurity: lack of food; suffering from hunger; in the most extreme cases, no pellets can be fed for one or more days
    .
     
      Malnutrition: A condition related to insufficient, surplus or imbalance of macro and/or micro nutrient intake
    .
    For example, undernutrition and obesity are both manifestations of malnutrition
    .
    Child stunting or weight loss are indicators of undernutrition
    .
     
      Report download link (please copy the URL to the browser to open):
     
      The full version of 2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" (Chinese): http:// 
      2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" Summary Edition (Chinese): http:// 
      The full version of 2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" (English): http:// 
      2021 "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" Digital Report: http://
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