What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals: A policy brief series on nutrition, resilience and systems change

The world is facing overlapping crises. Climate shocks, conflicts, economic pressures and shrinking resources are putting nutrition progress at risk.

Drawing on the 2026 Global Nutrition Report, this five-part policy brief series explores how interconnected systems influence nutrition and what decisionmakers can do to strengthen resilience. The briefs translate evidence into practical insights and actionable recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, donors and other stakeholders working to improve access to healthy diets.

Across the series, a common message emerges: nutrition requires coordinated action. Progress depends on stronger connections between food systems, health systems, climate, and social protection.

Why this series matters

Nutrition sits at the intersection of multiple systems. When those systems work in isolation, progress is undermined by disruptions. When they work together, countries are better equipped to withstand shocks, protect vulnerable populations and improve nutrition outcomes.

This series offers clear, evidence-informed recommendations to help decisionmakers move beyond fragmented approaches and build stronger, more resilient systems capable of delivering healthy diets for all.

Explore the series

Nutrition under pressure: What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals about systemic risks to healthy diets for all

Climate change, health system pressures and financing shortfalls are converging to threaten nutrition progress worldwide. This introductory brief examines how overlapping shocks and stressors affect nutrition outcomes, why current approaches fall short and what countries can do to strengthen resilience through more integrated action.

Nutrition at the nexus: What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals about building stronger systems for nutrition

Nutrition depends on systems working together. This brief explores how food, health and social protection systems shape access to healthy diets, why siloed approaches often underperform and how the Food and Health Systems for Equitable Nutrition (FHEN) Framework can help guide more integrated solutions.

Building climate-resilient nutrition: What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals about food systems synergies and trade-offs for healthy diets under climate change

Food systems are central to both climate and nutrition agendas. This brief examines climate-smart agriculture, sustainable healthy diets and food loss and waste reduction, highlighting opportunities, trade-offs and policy considerations for achieving better nutrition and climate outcomes.

Why gender matters: What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals about gender inequity, nutrition and climate resilience

Nutrition outcomes are shaped not only by food and services, but also by power, access, and opportunity. This brief investigates how inequities affect nutrition risks and outcomes, and outlines actions to ensure policies and investments reach those who face the greatest barriers.

Making accountability count: What the 2026 Global Nutrition Report reveals about bridging the gap between commitments and delivery

Many solutions to malnutrition are already known. The challenge is delivering them at scale. This brief explores how governance, financing, operational capacity and accountability can help turn commitments into measurable and lasting results.