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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News
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
South Sudan: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 3
10/2022
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a third-round field assessment conducted between May and July 2022...
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Publications
Somalia: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 4
08/2022
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a fourth-round field assessment conducted between April and May 2022...
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Publications
Desert locust upsurge: Progress report on the response in the Greater Horn of Africa and Yemen, September–December 2021
05/2022
This sixth and final progress report details FAO’s work to mitigate the effects of the desert locust upsurge – an unprecedented threat to food security...
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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