Global acute malnutrition is growing due to the unaffordability of a diversified nutritious diet; conflict; population displacement; and reduced access to social services, farming land, and fodder. Governments need sustained support to develop social protection programs that target women and young children; strengthen partnerships to prevent and treat acute malnutrition among children; and promote climate-smart programs that reduce vulnerability to climate shocks and natural resource depletion. Governments can also strengthen food security and nutrition by building food; health; and water, sanitation, and hygiene systems.