‘Global Outlook for 2025’ Report

Current Context : Recently, World Food Programme (WFP) Released ‘Global Outlook for 2025’ Report.

• It provides updates on global food security & highlights solutions WFP can offer to respond to crises, and tackle root causes of hunger.

Relevant Data

Global Hunger Crisis

• 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure.
• 9 million are on the brink of starvation.

Key Drivers of Hunger

• Armed violence: Affects 14 out of 16 hunger hotspots (e.g., Sudan, Gaza).
• Other factors: Food inflation, extreme weather events, and fragile governance.
• 65%of acutely food-insecure people live in fragile/conflict-affected situations.

Funding Requirement

• The WFP requires $16.9 billion to assist 123 million vulnerable people in 2025.

India-Specific Data

1. Malnutrition and Poverty
   1. 25%of the world’s undernourished population resides in India.
   2. 25%of the population lives on less than $1.90/day.
   3. 38% of children aged 6-59 months suffer from chronic malnutrition.

About the World Food Programme (WFP)

Establishment

1. Founded in 1961by the UN General Assembly and FAO.
2. HQ: Rome, Italy.

Operations

1. Active in 120+ countries.
2. Largest humanitarian agency addressing hunger and building resilience.

Recognition

1. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.