Hybrid event ahead of World Food Day hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH), the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), and Robert Bosch Stiftung
INVITATION | 14th OCTOBER 2026
LAUNCH OF THE GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX
NO SECURITY WITHOUT FOOD SECURITY
As security debates focus increasingly on military threats and defense spending, another fundamental dimension risks being overlooked: food security. Conflict, climate change, economic shocks, and geopolitical tensions are putting food systems worldwide under growing pressure. Persistent food insecurity, in turn, deepens vulnerability, erodes resilience, and contributes to instability.
Drawing on perspectives from across regions, this year's Global Hunger Index explores what "No Security Without Food Security" means in different contexts around the world.
Welthungerhilfe, IFHV, and the Robert Bosch Stiftung invite you to join leading voices from government, academia, and civil society to discuss the report’s findings, their implications for policy and the question: How must national, regional, and international security strategies evolve to safeguard food and nutrition security as foundations for lasting peace and stability?
We look forward to welcoming you!
What to expect:
- Insights into the latest Global Hunger Index findings
- Different perspectives on security and food security from around the world
- A high-level discussion focussing on policy implications
- The opportunity to actively engage with the speakers
PANELISTS
- Johann Saathoff, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
- Prof. Marina Henke, Professor of International Relations, Director, Centre for International Security, Hertie School
- Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, Head of Special Projects, Office of the Executive Director, Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Pretoria
- Amadée Mudie-Mantz, Policy Advisor Human Security and Sustainability, Munich Security Conference
- Mbumba Atisunje Jana, Regional Food Systems Advisor West and Central Africa/Caribbean, Welthungerhilfe
- Mathias Mogge, Secretary General/CEO, Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
- Dr. Katrin Radtke, Professor for Humanitarian Action and Disaster Preparedness, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- Dr. Tabea Lissner, Director, Climate Change, Robert Bosch Stiftung
Moderated by Stefanie Glinski, Welthungerhilfe
