United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 aspires to eradicate hunger by 2030, emphasizing the intricate relationships between agriculture, food security, and nutrition. However, this noble pursuit faces formidable challenges in emerging countries due to a confluence of international disruptions. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical conflicts like the war in Ukraine have triggered sharp spikes in commodity prices, amplifying food security concerns, particularly in developing nations. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently reported the highest global food price increase since the 1990s in March. This commodity price inflation, in turn, reverberates across agriculture, impacting not only a nation's economy but also its food production capacity. Elevated commodity prices drive up the costs of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and fuel, compelling farmers to pass these expenses on to consumers in the form of higher food prices. Moreover, country-specific economic factors within the agricultural sector, including land ownership, technology adoption, farming practices, and infrastructure, further complicate the food security landscape. Therefore, the intricate interplay between commodity price inflation, agriculture, and food security is significantly influenced by a nation's unique economic dynamics within its agricultural sector. Effectively addressing these challenges necessitates a blend of international and domestic policy measures to ensure that the benefits of agricultural progress reach the broader population.
This topic underscores the pivotal role of economic policy in resolving the issue of food affordability, rather than food supply shortages. The primary concern is ensuring that economically vulnerable individuals and families can access affordable food. Though the duration of these crises remains uncertain, the actions we take today, both at micro and macroeconomic levels, can possess the potential to make a substantial difference and alleviate long-term challenges. Implementing targeted economic policies, such as subsidies for essential food items, income support for the impoverished, and measures to stabilize commodity prices, are potential measures but a thoughtful and context-sensitive approach to economic policy interventions, tailored to a country's specific economic dynamics in agriculture, can enable to not only alleviate the immediate hardships faced by people but also foster resilience and sustainability within the food security framework under price hikes.
This research topic invites research contributions aimed at unraveling the intricate connections between food pricing, agriculture, food security, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Researchers are encouraged to delve into the multifaceted relationships among these elements, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions within the food system. In addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, this research provides the foundation for evidence-based policies and interventions. Furthermore, it identifies strategies to enhance resilience in the face of economic crises or price fluctuations, promoting economic development while ensuring food security for all. While there is a growing body of research exploring these connections, there remains a notable gap in synthesizing these diverse aspects into a comprehensive understanding. Additionally, contextual nuances and regional variations are often overlooked, highlighting the need for contributions that bridge these gaps through rigorous empirical research, qualitative analyses, case studies, comprehensive reviews, or meta-analyses from both academic and professional perspectives.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Food price hike and hunger
• Sustainable food supply system and SDG 2
• Food Pricing and Government Policies
• Collaborative Efforts and SDG 2
• Sustainable Agricultural Practices and SDG 2
• Technology, innovation, and Food Security
By addressing these key themes, this research topic strives to generate evidence that can inform policies and practices, ultimately contributing to sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 aspires to eradicate hunger by 2030, emphasizing the intricate relationships between agriculture, food security, and nutrition. However, this noble pursuit faces formidable challenges in emerging countries due to a confluence of international disruptions. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical conflicts like the war in Ukraine have triggered sharp spikes in commodity prices, amplifying food security concerns, particularly in developing nations. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently reported the highest global food price increase since the 1990s in March. This commodity price inflation, in turn, reverberates across agriculture, impacting not only a nation's economy but also its food production capacity. Elevated commodity prices drive up the costs of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and fuel, compelling farmers to pass these expenses on to consumers in the form of higher food prices. Moreover, country-specific economic factors within the agricultural sector, including land ownership, technology adoption, farming practices, and infrastructure, further complicate the food security landscape. Therefore, the intricate interplay between commodity price inflation, agriculture, and food security is significantly influenced by a nation's unique economic dynamics within its agricultural sector. Effectively addressing these challenges necessitates a blend of international and domestic policy measures to ensure that the benefits of agricultural progress reach the broader population.
This topic underscores the pivotal role of economic policy in resolving the issue of food affordability, rather than food supply shortages. The primary concern is ensuring that economically vulnerable individuals and families can access affordable food. Though the duration of these crises remains uncertain, the actions we take today, both at micro and macroeconomic levels, can possess the potential to make a substantial difference and alleviate long-term challenges. Implementing targeted economic policies, such as subsidies for essential food items, income support for the impoverished, and measures to stabilize commodity prices, are potential measures but a thoughtful and context-sensitive approach to economic policy interventions, tailored to a country's specific economic dynamics in agriculture, can enable to not only alleviate the immediate hardships faced by people but also foster resilience and sustainability within the food security framework under price hikes.
This research topic invites research contributions aimed at unraveling the intricate connections between food pricing, agriculture, food security, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Researchers are encouraged to delve into the multifaceted relationships among these elements, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions within the food system. In addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, this research provides the foundation for evidence-based policies and interventions. Furthermore, it identifies strategies to enhance resilience in the face of economic crises or price fluctuations, promoting economic development while ensuring food security for all. While there is a growing body of research exploring these connections, there remains a notable gap in synthesizing these diverse aspects into a comprehensive understanding. Additionally, contextual nuances and regional variations are often overlooked, highlighting the need for contributions that bridge these gaps through rigorous empirical research, qualitative analyses, case studies, comprehensive reviews, or meta-analyses from both academic and professional perspectives.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Food price hike and hunger
• Sustainable food supply system and SDG 2
• Food Pricing and Government Policies
• Collaborative Efforts and SDG 2
• Sustainable Agricultural Practices and SDG 2
• Technology, innovation, and Food Security
By addressing these key themes, this research topic strives to generate evidence that can inform policies and practices, ultimately contributing to sustainable development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.