Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, …

Jul 30, 2024 · Millions in the greater Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger as the region faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades, compounded by years of conflict and instability, …

Oct 26, 2020 · Land degradation has accelerated during the 20 th and 21 st centuries due to increasing and combined pressures of agricultural and livestock production (over-cultivation, …

Nov 9, 2023 · ENSO-related droughts and heavy rainfalls can therefore jeopardize food security. Some of the worst food crisis events have been associated with ENSO. The world food crisis …

Sep 15, 2017 · Major natural disasters in Viet Nam in 2016 The El Niño-induced drought and saline intrusion emergency had adversely impacted the lives of 2 million people, including 520 …

Apr 8, 2021 · Separate checklists are provided for a range of climate hazards: floods; storms; sea-level rise; droughts; heat waves; wildfires; and cold waves. Each checklist focuses on the …

Aug 27, 2022 · Overview The Greater Horn of Africa Region continues to face a dire food insecurity crisis driven by several evolving factors such as extreme weather events (floods, …

An estimated 90% of Pacific islanders live within 5km of the coast5, leaving many communities exposed to flooding, storm surges, and rising sea levels. These same communities already …

Jun 3, 2023 · Cyclones, flash floods and droughts have exposed the vulnerability of Fiji’s healthcare facilities to climate change over the last few years. In addition, rising sea levels and …

Oct 12, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on climate change and health: provides key facts, patterns of infection, measuring health effects and WHO response.