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November, 2026…
Luka Lindberg, appointed as Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), began his tenure by calling for an end to hunger.
Luke J. Lindberg, who previously served as Under-Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture, has taken up his post as Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
“Conflicts are driving people into hunger”
On his first day in office, Lindberg called on donors, partners and supporters worldwide to help the organisation continue its life-saving work, stating: “Conflicts are driving people into hunger and extreme weather conditions and maritime bottlenecks are making the situation even worse. We cannot do this alone. Governments, organisations, businesses and individuals must stand with us, fund our work and help get food to people before it is too late. Let there be no more famine.”
Millions in need…
Last year, up to 266 million people worldwide faced severe hunger, with conflicts being the primary cause of the most serious crises. World Food Programme (WFP) teams are currently operating in 83 countries.
Lindberg, who has succeeded Cindy McCain who led the WFP from April 2023 to May 2026 and Carl Skau, who has served as Acting Executive Director since June, previously served as Under-Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture…
