Food and hunger are global issues that affect millions of people every day, and climate change is making both challenges even more difficult to solve. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifting seasons directly impact crops, livestock, and the ability of communities to grow enough food. As food production becomes more unstable, the number of people facing hunger increases—especially in countries that already struggle with poverty or limited resources.One of the biggest concerns is that climate change affects different regions unevenly. Some areas experience severe droughts, while others face flooding or stronger storms. All of these conditions make it harder for farmers to grow healthy crops and raise animals. According to the United Nations World Food Programme, climate change is now one of the leading drivers of global hunger, affecting access to food and increasing food prices worldwide (https://www.wfp.org/climate-change).At the same time, the way we produce food also contributes to climate change. Large-scale agriculture, food waste, and long-distance transportation all add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that food waste alone creates large amounts of methane in landfills, a greenhouse gas far more powerful than carbon dioxide (https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home).Even though these issues are global, each of us can play a part in reducing hunger and supporting a more sustainable food system. Simple actions like reducing food waste, buying locally when possible, choosing sustainable foods, and donating to hunger-relief organizations can make a meaningful difference. Food and hunger are challenges bigger than one person, but understanding the problem helps us become part of the solution. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what steps do you think we can take as individuals or students to help create a more sustainable and hunger-free world?