Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs IFPRISep 26, 2024(Blog )Smallholder farmers in northeastern Nigeria face interrelated challenges of food insecurity, climate change impacts, and conflict.
From Dry Abuja to the Waters of Maiduguri
Stories & Blogs UNICEFSep 24, 2024(Story )Providing emergency communications support in flood affected Maiduguri.
Displaced by floods: Confronting a crisis in Mali
Stories & Blogs OCHAAug 05, 2024(News )We couldn't take anything with us,” said Bekaye Djiré, standing on what remains of the home he shared with his brothers, sisters-in-law and their children. Everything they owned was destroyed following torrential rains in Mali’s Ségou Region.
Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan reiterates need for urgent intervention as experts confirm famine conditions
Stories & Blogs OCHAAug 02, 2024(Press Release )The humanitarian community in Sudan is appealing for urgent resources and unimpeded humanitarian access following a new report confirming localized famine conditions in North Darfur.
Urgent support needed to address historic El Niño drought in Zimbabwe
Stories & Blogs OCHAAug 02, 2024(Press Release )United Nations officials have urged for international support to help Zimbabwe address the humanitarian impacts of El Niño that is threatening 7.6 million people with acute hunger.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 02, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
Ghana progresses on harnessing diaspora contributions to climate action.
Stories & Blogs IOMAug 01, 2024(News )As part of the Diaspora for Climate Action (D4C) project, which is funded by the IOM Development Fund, participating stakeholders started the development of a plan of action that will enable the Ghanaian diaspora in the UK to better contribute to climate
Famine confirmed in Sudan’s North Darfur, confirming UN agencies worst fears
Stories & Blogs WFPAug 01, 2024(News )Situation in Zamzam camp - home to more than 400,000 displaced people – has passed famine thresholds, according to Famine Review Committee.
WFP Deputy Head visits communities on the frontlines of climate extremes in Somalia
Stories & Blogs WFPAug 01, 2024(News )Somalia's longest drought (2020-2023) ended with floods in November 2023. The floods – by some estimates the worst in decades – affected two million people and drove 750,000 people from their homes.