Climate disasters collide with Ukraine war to deepen hunger crisis
At talks in Turkey last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated support for a U.N. proposal that would create shipping corridors to ease the ports blockade and allow Russia to export grain and fertilizer. Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism that Russia would not exploit the corridors for an amphibious attack, and the prospect of a deal remains elusive.
“We have consistent robust evidence of increased extreme events from climate change, which exacerbate some of these other non-climatic factors and can lead to real spikes,” she added. recommended by the World Meteorological Organization, African countries have a harder time forecasting climate disruptions and getting that information to farmers.
Meanwhile, declining snow cover in the mountains of Afghanistan means there will be little water this summer to irrigate the nation’s crops. South Sudan is projected to experiencethat could inundate farmland and force thousands from their homes. “They’re not countries where we have high industry. Not countries where we see mass production and degradation of the environment. It’s countries that are living on very basic terms,” Lander said.
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