Zambia faces a persistent food security crisis driven by recurring climate shocks, high food prices and structural poverty. The country’s strong dependence on rain-fed agriculture leaves communities highly vulnerable to droughts and other extreme weather events, limiting access to food and affecting livelihoods.
Chronic malnutrition remains a major challenge, particularly among children, reflecting long-term dietary deficiencies and reduced resilience among the most vulnerable households. Climate variability continues to undermine agricultural production and deepen food insecurity in rural areas.