Global Risk map, October 2017 - December 2017. Graphic: FAO

October 2017 (FAO) – The Global Early Warning – Early Action System (EWEA) report on food security and agriculture is developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through its EWEA. The system aims to translate forecasts and early warnings into anticipatory action.This report specifically highlights:

HIGH RISK

ON WATCH

  • Africa – DPR Korea (drought and economic impact of sanctions)
  • Myanmar (displacement)
  • South Asia (floods)
  • Uganda (displacement and drought)
  • Mongolia (drought and possible severe winter conditions)
  • Central African republic (conflict driving displacement)
  • Chad (displacement and deteriorating food security)
  • North Atlantic (hurricanes)
  • La Niña (droughts, floods and cyclones)

Global early warning – early action report on food security and agriculture October – December 2017