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Water scarcity and costly imports threaten food security in landlocked countries

As one of only two doubly landlocked countries globally, Uzbekistan faces unique water and food security challenges.

  • Nearly half of landlocked nations' population struggle to afford nutritious diets
  • 2025 UN study shows logistics costs 75% higher for landlocked developing countries
  • Water scarcity, climate change, and population growth threaten food security

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