A new report warns that the most severe impacts of rising global challenges will likely fall on the world’s poorest nations, which are already grappling with food shortages and soaring energy prices. These countries, already vulnerable due to economic instability, face heightened risks as inflation and supply chain disruptions deepen their struggles. Experts highlight the disproportionate burden on populations least equipped to cope with financial strain. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted support to mitigate worsening crises in these regions.


Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.