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May 2025
23m 41s

Which countries are experiencing the wor...

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Global hunger has hit a new high. The United Nations says nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger last year. And the outlook for 2025 is bleak due to wars and cuts in aid. So which countries are experiencing the worst of the global food crisis? And who are the most vulnerable?

In this episode: 

  • Chris Gunness, Former Director, Communications, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine and the Near East.
  • Elise Nalbandian, Regional Advocacy and Campaign Manager, Oxfam, Africa.
  • Sara Hayat - Specialist in Climate Change Law and Policy.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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