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. To do so most effectively, IFPRI is undertaking ongoing analysis and policy recommendations on the IFPRI blog and in a series of policy seminars, and has developed a number of products and tools, such as the Food and Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker and Fertilizer Dashboard.
The work of CGIAR Centers on crops and agriculture is very important in this context given that their research and innovations are aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and building resilience in low- and middle-income countries.
More insights and evidence from across CGIAR
CGIAR scientists are sharing evidence and insights with journalists, or writing opinion editorials in relation to food and fertilizer prices, access to quality inputs and seeds, and other areas potentially affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Explore the international coverage below along with related events and blog features from across the CGIAR System.
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
World Insights: Mideast, N. Africa to suffer most from global food supply crisis, experts say
Xinhua
How the "interdependence" of Russia and the West in the global food system began (and what is its impact on the war in Ukraine)
BBC World News
Why war in Ukraine may lead to human hunger ‘catastrophe’ with wheat, sunflower oil and cereal exports hit
iNews
Ukraine war has put world's food security at risk as wheat, fertilizer supplies are hit
Outlook India
Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving up wheat prices: this could fuel instability in Sudan
The Conversation
The rise in prices is the highest in history, and the shortage could go further in the coming weeks
La Razon
War in Ukraine - Food crisis: world prices the "highest ever recorded", the United Nations gives the alert
L'Independant
A food crisis was brewing even before the Ukraine war – but taking these three steps could help the most vulnerable
The Conversation
News
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One of the world’s worst economic collapses, now compounded by the Ukraine crisis: What’s next for Lebanon?
06.05.22-
Food security
High food prices and supply disruptions triggered by the Ukraine war are hitting Middle Eastern…
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The impact of the Ukraine crisis on the global vegetable oil market
03.05.22-
Food security
The war in Ukraine has pushed prices of agricultural products to historically high levels, and…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens food security in Malawi. How can the country respond?
27.04.22-
Food security
Food insecurity is endemic in Malawi, affecting up to 38% of the population every year in the…
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How the war in Ukraine threatens Bangladesh’s food security
20.04.22-
Food security
As the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to disrupt the global trade of key foods such as…
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From bad to worse: How Russia-Ukraine war-related export restrictions exacerbate global food insecurity
13.04.22-
Food security
Global turmoil and supply shocks can increase a country's vulnerability to food shortages. In the…
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Do No Harm: Measured policy responses are key to addressing food security impacts of the Ukraine crisis
12.04.22-
Food security
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to have serious consequences for global food security.…
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