2025年世界粮食论坛举行 共促全球农业和粮食体系转型（国际视点）

Core Insights - The 2025 World Food Forum, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), took place in Rome, marking the FAO's 80th anniversary, with over 25,000 representatives discussing food security, climate change, and technological innovation [1][2] Group 1: Global Hunger and Food Security - Approximately 673 million people globally face hunger, with 2.3 billion in food insecurity and 2.6 billion unable to afford healthy diets [2] - The number of people facing hunger decreased by 15 million from the previous year, primarily due to improvements in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South America, although regions like Africa and West Asia continue to see worsening conditions [2] - Conflict is identified as the leading cause of acute food insecurity, affecting around 140 million people across 20 countries, with Sudan confirmed to be experiencing famine [2] Group 2: Food Prices and Economic Challenges - Rising food prices are a critical global challenge, exacerbating food insecurity and malnutrition, with the FAO's September 2025 food price index significantly higher than the previous two years [3] - Since 2020, global food price inflation has consistently outpaced overall inflation, hindering improvements in food security [3] Group 3: Agricultural Development and Innovation - The forum emphasized the need for structural reforms and increased investment to promote resilient and sustainable agricultural development [4][6] - The FAO launched the Agricultural Food Systems Technology and Innovation Initiative, providing policy recommendations for agricultural technology innovation in low- and middle-income countries [4] - Innovative agricultural solutions, such as AI-driven irrigation optimization systems, are being tested in countries like Tajikistan and Georgia [4] Group 4: International Cooperation and Funding - The FAO's "Hand in Hand" initiative has attracted participation from over 80 countries, raising over $8 billion to support agricultural projects [5] - The "Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty," initiated by Brazil, includes 105 countries and aims to enhance cooperation in food security [5] - The FAO recognized China's significant contributions to global food security, with over $130 million invested in various projects benefiting over 1 million farmers [7][8]