Agriculture Climate change Global Trade August 31, 2022Constricted food supplies as the result of geopolitical conflicts and climatic events are further straining the budgets of countries with low purchasing power. Some nations have endured high levels of unemployment and budget deficits as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The combined economic stressors may make it more difficult for some of these governments to cope with food shortages in the current moment compared with previous crises, such as the Arab Spring. Interactive We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To read the article, see “A reflection on global food security challenges amid the war in Ukraine and the early impact of climate change,” August 17, 2022.