A new global assessment says food systems are changing far too slowly. Researchers studied 197 countries using 44 indicators. The indicators cover health, nature, production, livelihoods, government and resilience. For 22 of them, fewer than one country in three should reach the agreed 2030 result. At today's pace, no country will meet the target for food-related greenhouse gas emissions. The report gives leaders a clear map of where progress stalls.
The picture is not entirely dark. Half of the indicators worldwide are moving in a better direction. At least a third of countries are on track for seven measures out of 33. Small national targets may feel easier to reach than distant world goals. The authors suggest regional benchmarks when global aims feel far away. They argue that stronger accountability could speed up change for vulnerable people.