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<p>The UK is concerned about the increasing risk of acute food insecurity, and we
engage regularly with the FAO and WFP to discuss the global food security outlook.
Recent discussions have focused on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 on food access
and availability, agricultural production and food supply chains, and deteriorating
trends.</p><p>The FAO and WFP regularly update the UK on their responses, in particular
under the Global COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP). Efforts have prioritised
anticipatory action to safeguard livelihoods and increase access to food, alongside
global humanitarian logistics services. These aim to ensure continuity of critical
food supply chains, strengthened national social protection systems, and safety of
key food supply chain workers. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global
COVID-19 response and the GHRP. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global
COVID-19 response and the GHRP. We will continue to work closely with key partners
to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.</p>
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