Core Insights - The 2025 World Food Forum, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, marks the 80th anniversary of the FAO, focusing on food security, climate change, and technological innovation with over 25,000 representatives attending [1] 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 [3] - The FAO reported a decrease of 15 million in the number of people facing hunger in 2024 compared to the previous year, with improvements noted in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South America [1][3] - Conflicts are identified as the primary cause of acute food insecurity, affecting around 140 million people across 20 countries, with Sudan confirmed to be experiencing famine [3] Group 2: Agricultural Innovation and Investment - 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] - Since 2019, the FAO's "Hand-in-Hand" initiative has attracted participation from over 80 countries, raising over $8 billion to support agricultural projects that could benefit 175 million people [5] - The FAO emphasized the need for structural reforms and increased investment in resilient and sustainable agricultural development [4][6] Group 3: International Cooperation and Support - China has been recognized as a key player in global food security, contributing $130 million to various projects that benefit over 1 million farmers [7] - The "Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty," initiated by Brazil, includes 105 countries, aiming to enhance cooperation in food security [5] - The FAO awarded China for its contributions to South-South cooperation, highlighting successful projects in Uganda that have improved local food self-sufficiency [8]