Twin Crises of Food and Energy Insecurity

• Dependence on Carbon-Intensive Energy: Agriculture consumes 70% of global freshwater resources and over 20% of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Rising Temperatures and Weather Patterns: Rising temperatures and erratic weather disrupt agricultural output, putting 2.5 billion people at risk.

• Severe Food Insecurity: Between 2020 and 2023, 11.8% of the global population faced severe food insecurity, projected to rise to 956 million by 2028.

• Energy Poverty: Low-income countries suffer disproportionately from supply disruptions and energy infrastructure damage.

• Demands on Agriculture: Agriculture is burdened with competing demands, including supporting the global energy transition.

• Financial Costs: Addressing food and energy insecurity is substantial yet achievable, causing trillions in lost productivity and health outcomes.

• Need for Inclusivity: Despite renewable investments, fossil fuel expansions continue, necessitating clean energy solutions to address structural barriers to inclusivity.