UN says Hormuz disruption risks global food crisis

UN warns continued Strait of Hormuz disruption could push 45 million more into hunger globally. | Contesto: cronaca

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• UN says Hormuz disruption risks global food crisis

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A senior United Nations official has warned that ongoing disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, linked to the war with Iran, risks pushing approximately 45 million additional people into hunger worldwide. Jorge Moreira da Silva, of the United Nations Office for Project Services, delivered the stark assessment in an interview with Al Jazeera, identifying the blockage of fertiliser shipments as a key driver of the emerging risk. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, is a critical chokepoint for global commodity flows. According to da Silva, the disruption is not only affecting oil supplies but also the transit of fertilisers essential for global agriculture. He emphasized that the blockage is creating a ripple effect that threatens food production systems far beyond the immediate conflict zone. Da Silva’s warning builds on earlier statements he made last week, where he noted that global agriculture depends heavily on fertiliser flows through the Gulf. He cautioned that prolonged disruption could trigger a wider humanitarian crisis, particularly in vulnerable regions across Asia and Africa, where food systems are already under strain from conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. The potential for a spike in hunger comes at a time when global food insecurity is already at alarming levels. The United Nations has previously reported that over 250 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, and the addition of 45 million more would represent a significant deterioration. The warning underscores the interconnected nature of modern supply chains and the vulnerability of food systems to geopolitical shocks. Analysts have noted that the Strait of Hormuz sees the transit of about 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas and a significant share of its fertiliser trade. Any sustained interruption could lead to higher input costs for farmers, reduced crop yields, and ultimately higher food prices for consumers, especially in import-dependent nations in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The international community is now closely monitoring the situation, though diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the...

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