Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, said: “Food insecurity remains a global challenge. That's why, from 2014 to 2020, the EU will have provided nearly €9 billion for initiatives on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture in over 60 countries. Today's Global Report highlights the need for a strengthened cooperation between humanitarian, development and peace actors to reverse and prevent food crises. A stronger Global Network can help deliver change on the ground for the people who really need it.”

Christos Stylianides, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, added: “[…] The EU continues to step up its humanitarian efforts. Over the last three years, the EU allocated the biggest humanitarian food and nutrition assistance budget ever, with nearly €2 billion overall. Food crises are becoming more acute and complex and we need innovative ways to tackle and prevent them from happening. […]”

The report's findings are a powerful call for strengthened cooperation to link together prevention, preparedness and response to address urgent humanitarian needs and root causes. Find out more about the key findings of the report in the joint press release.

The launch of the report is followed by a press conference taking place at 12:00 and which will be broadcast on EbS.