FAO emergencies and resilience

Southern Africa

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Southern Africa remains at the frontline of the climate crisis with high vulnerability to extreme weather events such as drought, floods and tropical storms. More frequent and intense climates shocks are compounded by conflict, political instability, economic inequality and high food prices that continue to increase humanitarian needs in the region. FAO delivers urgent humanitarian assistance and technical expertise in advance of predicted crises, at the onset of crises and beyond to assist communities in their recovery and pave a pathway to sustainable agricultural livelihoods.
News
News
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories

News
FAO urges swift action as La Niña threatens global food security
20/09/2024

The Organization’s Anticipatory Action Plan outlines ways to safeguard millions of people at risk in view of the climate phenomenon’s potential devastating...

Publications
Publications
Northern Mozambique: Response overview
01/2023

The ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado continues to be the main driver of food insecurity in northern Mozambique. In just a little over a year, there...

Publications
Northern Mozambique: Response overview – January 2022
02/2022

According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, nearly 1.9 million people are experiencing high levels of acute...

Publications
Mozambique: Addressing the impacts of COVID-19 in food crises (May 2020 – April 2021)
05/2020

This national response plan details FAO's programme of work in Mozambique to help combat the fallout of COVID-19 on an already unfolding food crises...

Multimedia
Video
The role of agriculture in addressing acute child malnutrition in the African Drylands
29/07/2024

Acute malnutrition is persistently on the rise worldwide, with children suffering its consequences for their whole lives.