Food Security, Famine, Food Shortage and Malnutrition.

“Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”.

(World Food Summit, 1996)

Task 1) Use the links to define the following terms. 

1. Food Shortage
2. Famine 
3. Malnutrition

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Global Patterns of Undernourishment?

Task 2:

Use the map opposite to describe the distribution of countries with high and very high (> 25%) of the population who are undernourished. Include named locations.

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The Food Crisis in South Sudan

As South Sudan enters its fifth year of conflict, up to 7.1 million people in the country — the highest number ever — will be severely food insecure at the height of the lean season from mid-May to July, unless a sustained and comprehensive humanitarian response is mounted.

https://insight.wfp.org

Task 3: An Overview of the Food Crisis in South Sudan:  

1. Where is South Sudan? Write a detailed geographical description that includes a map of South Sudan, it’s neighbouring countries and key geographical features. 
2. Describe the climate of South Sudan using the information here. 
3. Watch the video above and read the other information and make write a brief overview of the situation in South Sudan. 

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The Causes of the Food Crisis in South Sudan.

Food shortages can occur for a number of reasons that can be classified as either Human or Physical. Physical causes can be drought, flooding, soil erosion, plant disease or pests. Human causes may include war, lack of infrastructure, lack of investment in irrigation or corruption. As you may expect the South Sudan crisis has been caused by a mixture of both human and physical factors. 

Task 4: 

1. Look back at the overview you created for task 3. What causes are mentioned in the video. Add them to the table in the worksheet. 
2. Read the following  articles and add the causes mentioned to your table. 

“South Sudan declares famine; aid groups lament ‘man-made’ tragedy”

“Sudan farming season stricken by drought”

“Rainy season in South Sudan threatens to further isolate populations”

“Spiraling Violence and Drought Drive Refugee Crisis in South Sudan”

“South Sudan confirms outbreak of fall armyworm pest”

 

The Consequences of the South Sudan Food Crisis.

Over 4 million people – 1 in 3 – have been forced to flee their homes due to this brutal war. Nearly 2.5 million have fled to neighbouring countries. There are now 1 million South Sudanese refugees in Uganda, making up about half of the country’s total refugee population.

Oxfam

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Task 5: 

Using examples, describe and explain the impact that the famine has had South Sudan and its neighbouring countries. 

South Sudan conflict, hunger: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

South Sudan’s food crisis ‘worst in the world’ – UN

Conflict pushes South Sudanese into hunger – more than 6 million people face desperate food shortages

Forced Migration: 

Whilst we are using this case study to illustrate the probelms of food shortages and food insecurity, it is also an example of forced migration.

1. What are the push and pull factors, how is this migration affecting the countries involved?
2. What is the largest city in South Sudan? How is the crisis affecting the city?