A United Nations report indicates that the ongoing conflict in Iran could significantly increase global hunger by 2030. In a worst-case scenario, an estimated 18.8 million more people, primarily in Asia and Africa, may face chronic undernourishment due to disruptions in energy and fertilizer markets. This shock, driven by reduced fertilizer availability and higher prices, erodes progress made in global food security and disproportionately affects poorer regions where food constitutes a larger portion of household income. AI
RANK_REASON Significant impact on global hunger due to geopolitical conflict and economic shock, as detailed in a UN report. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
- Africa
- Food and Agriculture Organization
- Iran
- Peter Alexander
- State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026
- United Nations
- University of Edinburgh
- World Food Programme
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