Food Security

The Global Food Security Program provides long-term, strategic guidance to policy makers on the economic, political, social, and climate-related causes of and responses to food insecurity around the world.

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Healthy Eating: Food, Family, and Good Nutrition

When healthy, sustainable diets are not achievable for all, societies and economies are at risk. Despite growing recognition of food and nutrition insecurity in international dialogues, it is still unclear who should do what to strengthen food systems.

Commentary by Emmy Simmons — May 19, 2023

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Healthy Eating: Food, Family, and Good Nutrition

When healthy, sustainable diets are not achievable for all, societies and economies are at risk. Despite growing recognition of food and nutrition insecurity in international dialogues, it is still unclear who should do what to strengthen food systems.

Commentary by Emmy Simmons — May 19, 2023

Mitigating Risk and Capturing Opportunity: The Future of Alternative Proteins

Global meat consumption is projected to rise in the coming decades, exacerbating risks and vulnerabilities of global food systems. Experts examine the role of alternative proteins in strengthening U.S. food systems, biosecurity, and economic resilience. 

Report by Zane Swanson , Caitlin Welsh , and Joseph Majkut — May 11, 2023

Digital Report Launch: The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins

The Global Food Security Program and the Energy Security and Climate Change Program launched their newest digital report, "Alternative Proteins for Global Food Security," featuring experts from the USDA, Schmidt Futures, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Barclays, and the Good Food Institute.

Event by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph Majkut , Sanah Baig , Genevieve Croft , Jon Bateman , Matt Spence , and Bruce Friedrich — May 4, 2023

The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins

As many countries seek more sustainable and resilient means of food production, alternative proteins may offer a solution.

Digital Report by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph Majkut , and Zane Swanson — May 4, 2023

Digital Report Launch: The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins

The Global Food Security Program and the Energy Security and Climate Change Program launched their newest digital report, "Alternative Proteins for Global Food Security," featuring experts from the USDA, Schmidt Futures, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Barclays, and the Good Food Institute.

Transcript — May 4, 2023

The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems: An Armchair Discussion with Dr. Lauren Phillips and Dr. Vanya Slavchevska

Please join the CSIS Global Food Security Program as we welcome Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director, and Vanya Slavchevska, Social Policy Officer, of the UN FAO's Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division for this in-depth discussion on the path to addressing gender inequalities in food systems.

Event by Caitlin Welsh , Lauren Phillips , and Vanya Slavchevska — April 24, 2023

Dangerously Hungry: The Link between Food Insecurity and Conflict

The WFP USA's Dangerously Hungry report explores the complex relationship between food insecurity and instability, confirming that conflict drives hunger, but also that hunger drives conflict. The report’s lead authors summarize its findings.

Commentary by Chase Sova and Eilish Zembilci — April 21, 2023

Let Them Eat Donkey

Exorbitant food prices in Egypt have led the government to suggest unlikely, and unpopular, food alternatives. 

Newsletter by Mennah Abdelwahab — April 20, 2023

Investments in the Future: Reversing the Dire State of Maternal Nutrition

Over one billion women and adolescent girls suffer from undernourishment. What consequences does this have on maternal and child health? What is needed to improve the dire state of global maternal nutrition?

Critical Questions by Anita Kirschenbaum , Zane Swanson , and Caitlin Welsh — April 14, 2023