Without peace, “we stand no chance of ending hunger, whatever else we do,” he added. Eliminating hunger and malnutrition by 2030 is one of 17 ambitious global goals set by governments in 2015. The report highlighted 16 countries globally, plus West Africa’s Lake Chad basin, that face the greatest hunger risks. ALSO READ: Ending hunger a reality or just another mirage? “The intensification of conflicts is a key reason behind the recent resurgence of world hunger levels,” the Food and Agriculture Organization said.

Source: Standard Digital January 31, 2018 08:15 UTC