All around the world, people, plants and animals are dying from infections that cannot be treated – even with the best medicines available.
It’s the worst desert locust outbreak in decades for many countries in the Horn of Africa.
La Guajira, Colombia’s northernmost region, is dry with desert landscapes. It’s prone to drought and food insecurity particularly in rural areas.
In 2018, conflict was the major driver of food crises in 21 countries, affecting around 74 million people.
Following the recent disastrous drought that hit Somalia, FAO issued a special alert for the country.