FORTU, CAMILLE JOY E.

BSHM2B
FOOD SHORTAGE AND FAMINE WORLDWIDE

There are actually six billion people on Earth today, which is a major problem. This strains the
resources of our earth. Is there enough food in the globe to feed the six billion people on the
planet now, and what about in the future, given the rate at which people are doubling their
reliance on its resources and straining its ecosystem? Unfortunately, there is still no answer to
this query. We don't know if there will be enough food in the future for everyone. There is a
problem with some areas not having enough food, which can be caused by weather variations, a
lack of funds, or challenges in distributing food to areas where it is required. This makes people
hungry, sick, and sometimes leads to famine, which is when many people a a lot because there's
hardly any food. When a place faces food problems, the ripple effects can impact the entire
world.

Due to ongoing food crises and new challenges, worrisome levels of acute food insecurity
prevail this year, in 2023. A startling 238 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity
in 48 nations, a 10% increase over the estimates reported in 2022. Vulnerable populations,
particularly children and certain communities, face the burden of the scarcity, facing health
issues, growth impediments, and far-reaching consequences in their life.

Famine is an even worst case scenario. It occurs when there is a severe scarcity of food, leading
in great suffering and, in some cases, death for a large number of people. Conflicts, poor food
production, and natural disasters are all causes of famine. Its devastation is intrinsically linked to
political, social, and environmental causes, cruelly impeding people's growth and prosperity.
Many famines are caused by natural disasters such as droughts, floods, extreme weather, pests,
and diseases, worsening an already terrible condition.

To address this situation, we need to do many things, like better farming, making sure food is
shared fairly, helping local farmers, and having good rules about food safety. Everyone -
governments, groups helping people, and communities - needs to work together to make sure
there's enough food for everyone's future.