When Energy Shakes, Food Trembles : An Islamic Perspective on Building Resilient Societies
The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, coupled with recurrent interruptions to commercial shipping in the Red Sea, has shown us once again how connected our world has become. Despite being thousands of kilometres away, these events have a significant impact on our immediate environment. Increased energy prices, increased shipping costs and disrupted supply chains ultimately increase the price of food, fertilisers, animal feed and agricultural inputs. The impact for Malaysians is not only reflected at petrol stations, but also supermarkets and local markets, reminding us that food security is increasingly dictated by events beyond our borders.