India, Nov. 10 -- Welthungerhilfe said in a Nov. 9, 2026 press release that a powerful El Niño, rising food prices and drastic cuts to international aid are threatening the food security of millions of people, particularly in the Global South, ahead of the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in Antalya.
Rising hunger and calls ahead of COP31
Welthungerhilfe said the climate crisis is driving extreme weather events, while wars are disrupting major trade routes and pushing up the prices of energy, fertilizer and food.
It said that after two decades of progress, global hunger is rising again, according to the latest Global Hunger Index.
Welthungerhilfe said it is calling for greater investment in climate adaptation and a significant expansi...