Concept Narrative Document: Framing the CFS Thematic Event on Food Security and Nutrition in Protracted Crises with a Humanitarian Lens

The Concept Narrative Document on Food Security and Nutrition in Protracted Crises outlines the urgent need to rethink how the global community responds to long-term humanitarian crises. It highlights that millions of people living in conflict-affected and fragile settings face ongoing food insecurity and malnutrition, with women and children being disproportionately impacted.

The document calls for a stronger integration of humanitarian and development approaches, emphasising that short-term emergency aid alone is not enough. Instead, it advocates for more sustainable, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience and support communities over time.

A key focus is maternal and child nutrition, recognising that pregnant women and young children are among the most vulnerable in protracted crises. Improving access to nutritious food, healthcare, and community-based support systems is essential to preventing long-term harm and breaking cycles of poverty and malnutrition.

Overall, the paper frames food security not just as a humanitarian issue, but as a long-term development challenge that requires coordinated action, stronger partnerships, and sustained investment in community-led solutions.

Read more about it here.