In conflict

How does conflict affect food production?

Conflict disrupts farming activities, damages infrastructure, and limits access to land, reducing food production.

What is food insecurity?

A state where people lack reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to maintain a healthy life.

Why does conflict lead to food shortages?

Fighting often blocks food supply routes, destroys crops and livestock, and displaces farmers.

How does displacement caused by conflict impact food access?

Displaced populations lose their homes and farmland, rely on aid, and face limited food availability.

What role does food play as a weapon in conflict?

Warring parties may use food blockades, destruction of crops, or withholding aid to weaken enemies.

What are some health consequences of food shortages during conflict?

Malnutrition, weakened immune systems, increased vulnerability to disease, and higher mortality rates.

How can humanitarian organizations address food crises in conflict zones?

By delivering emergency food aid, supporting local agriculture, and improving supply chains.

What is "conflict-sensitive" food assistance?

Aid that considers local conflict dynamics to avoid worsening tensions while providing food support.

Name one example of a conflict that caused widespread food insecurity.

The Syrian civil war led to millions facing hunger due to destruction and displacement.

How does climate change interact with conflict to affect food security?

Climate stress can worsen resource scarcity, increasing the risk of conflict and food shortages.