A reflection on global food security challenges amid the war in Ukraine and the early impact of climate change

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Joyce Yoo   Digital Editor, New York The global food system requires exquisite balance to maintain equilibrium, but this year has been rife with disruption. The war in Ukraine and consequent logistical constraints in the Black Sea have caused a drop in exports from one of the world's six breadbaskets—and provoked a chain reaction of events that are being felt around the world. What can be done to prepare for and mitigate the impact of a food system at risk? A new article by Daniel Aminetzah, Artem Baroyan, Nicolas Denis, Nelson Ferreira and their coauthors dives into the current situation and lays out what we can expect next year. Get perspective on the unfolding crisis and learn what can be done to help reduce risks.  A reflection on global food security challenges amid the war in Ukraine and the early impact of climate change Geopolitical and climatic events are impacting the food system's resilience. Here's what happened this year, what may come next year, potential consequences, and considerations that may mitigate the impact. Be prepared   Quote of the day "It's the meta-science, meaning 'science of science.' How do we apply the scientific method to how we're funding science itself? That means more experimentation, randomization. We should probably be looking at a more diverse set of institutions and types of researchers we're funding." —Alec Stapp, co-founder and co-CEO of the Institute for Progress on funding science in a recent episode of the McKinsey Global Institute's Forward Thinking podcast  Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW Forward Thinking on progress in science funding, immigration, and biosecurity with Alec Stapp The co-founder and co-CEO of a new think tank, the Institute for Progress, talks about its mission to accelerate scientific, technological, and industrial progress while safeguarding the future of humanity. Challenge yourself   The ten rules of growth Empirical research reveals what it takes to generate value-creating growth today. Follow a holistic blueprint   People and places: How and where to work next Selling, general, and administrative functions are integral to your organization's success. What's the best place for those people to work? Rip up the rulebook   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007