Eastern Africa
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Of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, nine are located in Eastern Africa (ND-GAIN country index). Across Eastern Africa, more frequent and intense climate shocks, like droughts, floods and cyclones, have made small-scale farmers one of the most vulnerable communities due to their dependence on climate and natural resources. Coupled with economic inequality, conflict and political instability, affected communities continue to face a cascade of challenges that make it harder to recover. 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
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Plant health workshop strengthens capacities of countries in emergency preparedness in Eastern, Southern Africa regions
22/07/2024
Given the rising incidence of plant health emergencies around the world, many countries lack the preparedness capacities to effectively deal with outbreaks...
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News
Joint Press Conference at conclusion of visit to Somalia by OCHA and FAO Deputy Heads
11/03/2024
Senior UN officials met people on the frontlines of the climate crisis as well as government officials, donor partners, and aid workers to scale...
Publications
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Publications
Ethiopia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2023
06/2023
Ethiopia continues to face several overlapping crises, in particular conflict and record drought, which have resulted in poor crop production, limited...
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Publications
Livestock for health in Kenya
05/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund, Washington State University and...
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Publications
Somalia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2023
05/2023
Somalia has endured poor rains since 2020, alongside exceptionally high food prices, conflict, disease outbreaks and other hardships.
Multimedia
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Photo collection
Somalia: El Niño preparedness, mitigation and response programme
15/05/2024
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Rwanda: Supporting people affected by floods and landslides
21/02/2024
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