Donald Trump’s tariffs risk driving up global food and fertiliser prices, deepening food insecurity in developing countries already struggling with poverty, climate shocks and market volatility. By Lotanna Emediegwu

Southeast Asia could use this disruption in food trade to strengthen collaboration, reduce dependency and create a truly integrated regional market. By Paul Teng

Farm labourers returning from overseas can, if empowered, form a pool of experienced talent that Southeast Asia’s vulnerable agricultural sector can tap into for food security. By Elyssa Kaur Ludher

Even though the global economy depends on a stable climate and reliable ecosystem services, businesses and financial institutions are not required or incentivised to invest in nature. Central banks and supervisors could change that trajectory simply by fulfilling their financial-stability mandate. By Julie McCarthy