As the war in Ukraine approaches its second year and climate change continues to wreak havoc in places such as the Horn of Africa, experts are bracing for another year of dire consequences for global food security.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to a spike in global grain and fertilizer prices as it became extremely difficult to get exports out of the country. While a United Nations-brokered deal has eased some of the supply issues, the high cost of fertilizers means it’s still out of reach for many farmers.
The situation, compounded by climate and weather shocks, could become even more perilous for the most vulnerable, World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley told Devex.
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Teresa Welshtmawelsh
Teresa Welsh is a Senior Reporter at Devex. She has reported from more than 10 countries and is currently based in Washington, D.C. Her coverage focuses on Latin America; U.S. foreign assistance policy; fragile states; food systems and nutrition; and refugees and migration. Prior to joining Devex, Teresa worked at McClatchy's Washington Bureau and covered foreign affairs for U.S. News and World Report. She was a reporter in Colombia, where she previously lived teaching English. Teresa earned bachelor of arts degrees in journalism and Latin American studies from the University of Wisconsin.
