In 2024, conflict's devastating impact on hunger and food systems has reached unprecedented levels. Armed conflict has become a primary catalyst for escalating food crises, pushing food and nutrition insecurity to extreme levels (IPC 4 and 5). Recent escalations highlight this dire correlation, with hunger and malnutrition levels surging due to the behavior of armed actors in conflict.
Conflicts displace large populations, severing their connections to homes, lands, adequate nutrition and livelihoods. Active conflicts also hinder humanitarian efforts, blocking life-saving assistance. In response, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2417 in 2018, acknowledging the link between conflict and hunger. This landmark resolution condemns the use of starvation as a weapon of war and emphasizes the need to break the vicious cycle of armed conflict and hunger, promoting peace as essential for recovery and stability.
Our event will explore the discourse and policy environments surrounding conflict-induced hunger and malnutrition.
We will assess the current debate, aiming to identify and advance effective strategies. The focus will be on practical aspects of prevention, utilizing instruments like UNSC 2417 and the newly developed "Practical Measures for Armed Actors to Prevent and Mitigate Conflict-Induced Food Insecurity" resource. Join us as we bring together experts, policymakers, and Member States to forge pathways toward resilience, peace, and solutions to one of humanity's most pressing challenges.
This event also aims to spark a broader dialogue on the intricate link between conflict and hunger, particularly within the unique diplomatic and humanitarian landscape of International Geneva.
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