Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe

""About a third of the world's basic fertilizers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The coming food crisis is compounded by the climate and debt crises in much of the developing world. It's a perfect storm.""

""The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz can push 45 million more people into hunger and starvation. So, clearly, we need to do something.""

""A prolonged crisis in the strait could lead to a global food catastrophe due to rising oil prices and disruptions to the fertilizer supply chain.""

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted global fuel costs and fertilizer availability, threatening the agricultural sector. Adam Hanieh emphasizes that a third of the world's fertilizers transit through this strait, exacerbating a looming food crisis alongside existing climate and debt challenges in developing nations. The FAO warns that prolonged disruptions could lead to a global food catastrophe, particularly affecting countries in Asia and Africa. The U.N. has initiated a task force to address fertilizer supply issues and prevent a humanitarian crisis.

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