132m people risk poverty by 2030 over climate extremes – UN
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday said climate extremes could push more than 132 million people into poverty by 2030 without collective action. FAO Director-General (DG) QU Dongyu said this at the opening of the 2026 World Food Forum with the theme, “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow”. The forum was […]
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that climate extremes could push over 132 million people into poverty by 2030 if collective action is not taken. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu made this statement during the opening of the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome, Italy. The forum, themed "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow," highlighted the urgent need for innovation and action to address climate change, biodiversity loss, water stress, and declining agricultural productivity.
QU emphasized that the challenges threatened rural economies and their ability to support young people, stressing the importance of scaling up solutions to transform agrifood systems. The forum had expanded to include over 100 national youth chapters in 2026, aiming to connect young people, science, and innovation. QU also announced that governments, investors, and partners would be brought together to explore concrete investment opportunities in the agrifood system and rural development.
The World Food Forum network has committed $7.8 billion, with early impacts already being seen. The forum, which ran from October 8 to 16, brought together various stakeholders to advance sustainable agrifood systems through a series of events and high-level dialogues.
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