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World Food Programme Admits Institutional Failure in Sudan Famine Response

World Food Programme Admits Institutional Failure in Sudan Famine Response

Carl Skau, the Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has admitted to institutional failure in responding to the warning signs of famine in Sudan. During a UN Security Council session, Skau stated that the international community, including the Security Council, failed to act on clear warnings regarding atrocities in al-Fashir, Sudan. He emphasized that 'waiting for famine to be declared is a total failure of duty.' This admission comes as Sudan and Gaza are simultaneously experiencing confirmed famines, marking the first time this century that two such crises have occurred concurrently. The session highlighted that famines occurring worldwide are preventable, with representatives noting that these are 'man-made' disasters rather than natural ones. Despite the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2417 in 2018, which condemned starvation as a method of warfare and the unlawful denial of humanitarian access, its potential, particularly for early warning, remains largely untapped. The resolu...
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Runner greets Arizona tribes on trek advocating for Colorado River

Runner greets Arizona tribes on trek advocating for Colorado River

Ultramarathoner Mina Guli met with Colorado River Indian Tribes leaders as part of her run down the length of the Colorado River.
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The Latest: Almost 2,000 missing in Nepal as Himalayan border flash flood death toll passes 570

The Latest: Almost 2,000 missing in Nepal as Himalayan border flash flood death toll passes 570

Nepal’s disaster management authority said the number of people reported missing after a flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China has doubled to 1,924
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Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Shocks

Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Shocks

Somalia is grappling with a severe hunger crisis, with approximately six million people, or one-third of its population, experiencing acute hunger or worse. This dire situation is exacerbated by significant cuts in international aid, which have severely limited the World Food Programme's (WFP) ability to provide assistance. According to the WFP, resources are ten times lower than during the 2022 hunger emergency, when they successfully prevented a famine. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports that 205 health and nutrition facilities have closed due to these aid reductions, leading to a 32 percent increase in children admitted to stabilization centers for severe acute malnutrition. The humanitarian response in Somalia is currently 70 percent underfunded. The crisis is further compounded by consecutive seasons of drought and the impending threat of severe flooding due to the El Niño phenomenon, which forecasters predict could rival the devastating floods of 2023.
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World Food Programme and OCHA Warn of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Zimbabwe Due to El Niño-Induced Drought

World Food Programme and OCHA Warn of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Zimbabwe Due to El Niño-Induced Drought

Zimbabwe is facing a severe and underreported humanitarian crisis, primarily driven by a devastating El Niño-induced drought that struck southern Africa in 2024. The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have issued warnings that millions of Zimbabweans will require humanitarian assistance to survive until future harvests. The drought has led to the destruction of over half of Zimbabwe’s harvest due to prolonged dry spells, below-average rainfall, and extreme temperatures. The Government of Zimbabwe declared a national state of disaster in April 2024, estimating that over seven million people would face severe food insecurity. Currently, approximately 7.6 million people, nearly half the country’s population, are at risk of acute hunger. Children are particularly vulnerable, with UNICEF reporting a significant increase in child wasting (low weight for height) in 2024, affecting an estimated 3.5 million children. The crisis is compounded ...
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World Food Programme Caribbean Seeks Local Organizations for Emergency Food Assistance in Jamaica

World Food Programme Caribbean Seeks Local Organizations for Emergency Food Assistance in Jamaica

The World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean is actively seeking Jamaica-based civil society and non-governmental organizations to bolster the country's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. This initiative aims to facilitate rapid, large-scale in-kind food assistance during national emergencies. The program is part of the WFP Multi-Country Strategic Plan (2022–2026) and builds upon lessons learned from recent hurricane and disaster responses. The primary objectives include providing emergency food assistance to crisis-affected populations, helping disaster-affected households meet their food and nutrition needs, and supporting access to essential food during and after crises. Selected organizations will be responsible for activities such as rapid food distribution, storage of emergency food supplies, food transformation or kitting, and community sensitization through public information campaigns. This collaborative effort seeks to strengthen national emergency response coordination and improve col...
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European Union Funds Life-Saving Nutrition Supplies for Northern Yemen Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

European Union Funds Life-Saving Nutrition Supplies for Northern Yemen Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

The European Union (EU) has funded the delivery of 5,500 boxes of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTFs) to northern Yemen, which will be distributed by Action Contre la Faim (ACF). These supplies arrived through Hodeida’s port, aiming to provide critical nutrition treatment for children suffering from acute malnutrition. This initiative is crucial as malnutrition levels in Yemen remain alarmingly high, with an estimated 2.2 million children and 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women acutely malnourished. The delivery addresses significant supply shortages, as many health facilities in northern Yemen have faced stock-outs of RUTFs. The EU's support is part of a broader effort to strengthen the nutrition pipeline in the region, which has been severely impacted by ongoing import constraints, increased transportation costs, disruptions to shipping routes, and prolonged delivery timelines due to a worsened operational environment and escalation in the Middle East. ACF is also awaiting an additional 14,300...
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El Salvador Declares Red Alert Due to Severe Drought and Crop Losses Amidst El Niño Intensification

El Salvador Declares Red Alert Due to Severe Drought and Crop Losses Amidst El Niño Intensification

El Salvador has declared a nationwide red alert due to severe meteorological and agricultural drought conditions, intensified by the El Niño climate phenomenon. This declaration follows a period where 14 temperature records were broken in August. The lack of rainfall has led to significantly lowered water levels and an estimated 20% loss in the first harvest of basic grain crops, according to the Association of the Salvadoran Chamber of Small and Medium Agricultural Producers. The Civil Protection agency stated that the red alert mandates increased monitoring of water resources and crops, identification of emergency-affected communities, and strengthened epidemiological surveillance. El Salvador is situated within Central America’s 'Dry Corridor,' a region highly susceptible to extreme weather events, with similar impacts reported in parts of Honduras.
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a deadly torrent of water and mud swept through communities following a glacier collapse
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Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border
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Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse

China’s Xinhua News Agency says mudslides caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing
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When will Palm Beach County cool down? Your hot weather forecast

When will Palm Beach County cool down? Your hot weather forecast

Here’s when to expect cooler temperatures in Palm Beach County and South Florida.