WFP, UNICEF and FAO on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on South Sudan - Press Conference

Press conference on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) in South Sudan.

• Categories: Media / Press Conferences
• Video Length: 00:26:22
• Production Date: 28 April 2026
• Asset Language: Original
• Corporate Name: WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME - WFP; UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF; FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION - FAO
• Subject Topical: FOOD SECURITY; MALNUTRITION; CHILDREN; EMERGENCY RELIEF; DISASTER PREPAREDNESS; HUMANITARIAN CRISIS; AID PROGRAMMES; FOOD AID
• Geographic Subject: SOUTH SUDAN
• MAMS Id: 3562375
• Parent Id: 3561938
• Alternate Title: PCONF INTEGRATED FOOD SECURITY PHASE CLASSIFICATION ON SOUTH SUDAN 28 APR 26

Description

Hunger intensifies in South Sudan as 7.8 million people face high acute food insecurity and 2.2 million children suffer acute malnutrition.

• Guests:Ross Smith, WFP Director of Emergencies and Preparedness ( connecting from Rome)
• Lucia Elmi, UNICEF Director of Emergency Operations (connecting from Iraq)
• Maxwell Sibhensana, FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience Deputy Director (Connecting from Rome)

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a standardized, multi-partner initiative used by the UN to analyze the severity of food crises, malnutrition, and livelihoods.