2026 Global Hunger Index: No Security without Food Security
Can there truly be security when people go hungry?
This is the question at the heart of this year’s Global Hunger Index. Food security is fundamental to people’s health, livelihoods and prospects for the future. When conflict, extreme weather or economic shocks disrupt daily life, the ability to access food and earn a living often becomes the most urgent concern.
The report shows that food insecurity is more than a consequence of crisis. It can also deepen existing vulnerabilities, weaken coping capacities and put further pressure on communities and institutions. In fragile contexts, disrupted production, markets, supply chains and access to assistance can make recovery even more difficult.
The event will explore how hunger, insecurity and resilience are connected. Drawing on global findings and regional perspectives, it will discuss what is needed to strengthen food systems, protect livelihoods and ensure that efforts to reduce hunger also contribute to more stable and peaceful societies.
Join us to:
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Learn more about the findings of the 2026 Global Hunger Index
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Discuss why food and nutrition security must be understood as part of lasting security
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Hear regional and practical perspectives on how conflict, climate stress and economic shocks affect food systems
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Reflect on policies, partnerships and investments that can support long-term food and nutrition security, resilience and peace
Join us to commit to a world where no one goes hungry.
Speakers
Speakers
Moderator
Registration
If you want to participate, please register now!
Contact us at events@helvetas.org if you have questions.
Please note that the event will be recorded. The recording or parts of it may be used by Helvetas for communication and promotional purposes, editorial contributions and media coverage. By submitting the registration form, you confirm that you have been informed of this and that you agree.
Information for participants can be downloaded here
Location
Join us either online or live in Bern, Switzerland at:
University of Bern
Room 203
Hallerstrasse 6
3012 Bern
See building plans specifying the most important rooms and facilities, also available to you as PDFs (in German).
Please travel in a climate-friendly way and use public transportation or walk.
On foot (recommended):
About a 10-minute walk. Take the West Exit from Bern Main Station, follow Schanzenstrasse uphill, then turn right into Hallerstrasse. Hallerstrasse 6 is a short walk ahead.
By bus:
Take Bus 20 towards Länggasse from Bahnhofplatz and get off at Universität. From there, Hallerstrasse 6 is about a 2-minute walk.
Room 203, Uni Bern
University of Bern
Hallerstrasse 6
3012 Bern
Switzerland
