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  1. Famine strikes in Africa due to entitlement failure, compounded by concurrent droughts caused by El Niño.

El Niño and Climate Impacts Drive Acute Food Insecurity in Africa

4 reports, 1 independent Updated Aug 5
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What happened

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El Niño is causing acute food insecurity across eastern and southern Africa. In eastern Africa, the climate pattern often brings excessive rain, resulting in flash floods. Conversely, southern Africa typically experiences insufficient rain, which leads to crop failures and drying water sources.

From miragenews.com

Why it matters

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The natural climate pattern of El Niño is putting millions of lives at risk in the region. The resulting harvest failures and extreme weather are severely impacting the safety nets of the most vulnerable populations in countries like Malawi, Somalia, and Zambia.

Famine strikes in Africa are occurring due to entitlement failure, which is being compounded by concurrent droughts caused by El Niño.

From miragenews.com

Who's involved

  • MalawiA country in southern Africa facing acute food insecurity due to harvest failure.
  • SomaliaA country in eastern Africa experiencing devastating floods and food insecurity.
  • ZambiaA country in southern Africa facing crop failures due to insufficient rainfall.
  • United NationsAn international organization working to ensure communities are prepared for El Niño's impact.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • AfricaSpeculative

    The continent might see increased demand for emergency and climate resilience financing.

  • United NationsSpeculative

    The crisis could increase the United Nations' operational funding and mandate.

  • World Bank GroupSpeculative

    The situation may increase the demand for emergency and climate resilience financing from the World Bank Group.

How it developed

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  1. Crop losses and income drops in Malawi are occurring due to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus, mealybugs, and stem borers.Sub-event
  2. GCF discusses how global pushes for critical minerals strain water resources, affecting vulnerable regions including Somalia, Zambia, and Indonesia at the Monaco forum.Sub-event
  3. Rice is being imported from Malawi to Africa by True Origin, while climate change continues to impact rural communities.Sub-event
  4. FSNAU/SWALIM models provide tested early warning systems to help mitigate acute food insecurity in Somalia and the wider African region.Sub-event
  5. Amid climate cycle impacts, food insecurity is worsening in Somalia, prompting humanitarian organizations to respond to the crisis.Sub-event
  6. Acute food insecurity due to harvest failure, floods, and drought caused by El Niño.1 source

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