How the War in Ukraine Affects Food Security

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Economics
• International Relations
• Food Security Studies

Background:

• The ongoing war in Ukraine has created significant global food supply disruptions.
• Ukraine's role as a major exporter of wheat, maize, and oilseeds is central to this crisis.
• The conflict jeopardizes progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the impact of the Ukraine war on global food security.
• To identify research trends concerning food security in conflict zones.
• To propose mitigation measures for achieving Zero Hunger.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric literature review using term co-occurrence analysis.
• Analysis of 631 peer-reviewed documents from the Scopus database.
• Complementary in-depth analysis of ten case studies on food insecurity in Ukraine.

Main Results:

• Bibliometric analysis revealed four distinct thematic clusters related to food security and conflict.
• The study assessed the current impact of the war on food security within these clusters.
• Identified specific reasons for food insecurity and potential solutions were detailed.

Conclusions:

• The war in Ukraine presents a complex challenge to global food security and SDG 2.
• Bibliometric and case study approaches offer valuable insights into conflict-driven food insecurity.
• Policy recommendations and theoretical implications are crucial for addressing future crises.