FAO emergencies and resilience

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13/01/2021
During the second half of 2020, a moderate to strong La Niña phenomenon was registered that is causing extreme weather conditions in various parts of the world. 
06/12/2020
Since 2016, Kotwal village in Chinarto district of Uruzgan province is facing severe security challenges constraining any kind of humanitarian assistance including strict movement restrictions for all civilians’ activities. 
15/10/2020
FAO has been working to support vulnerable farmers in Afghanistan and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in agricultural markets across the country.
06/10/2020
Almost three quarters of Uruzgan province’s economy is based on farming and livestock with remaining dependent upon trading and commerce.
03/09/2020
Afghanistan is suffering from one of the most severe food crises worldwide. According to the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, Afghanistan is ranked as the third worst crisis country globally, and food insecurity has significantly worsened since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) broke out in the country.
09/06/2020
Urgent action required to stem crises, FAO Director-General tells UN High-Level meeting.