Disruption and Food Security in South Asia

Major disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate-related natural disasters, conflicts and political instability, threaten food security in low-income communities. In South Asia in particular, the combination of threats amplifies their devastating impact on poor communities in climate-vulnerable areas. In this webinar, a panel of food policy experts will give presentations on the environmental and political threats facing disadvantaged communities in rural South and Southeast Asia, and the impact of COVID-19 on incomes, coping strategies and food insecurity in India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Presentations will be followed by a discussion on government measures needed to address these challenges.