Responding to World Hunger

For the first time in history, there are more than 1 billion undernourished people in the world — increasing the urgency of tackling food insecurity and improving agriculture.

Boosting Nutrition

Cassava Help for Sub-Saharan Africa

Field trials have begun in a bold effort to make cassava, the primary source of calories for 800 million people worldwide, more nutritious.

Tackling Hunger

Famine Early Warning System

FEWS NET gives decision makers specific information about drought conditions or dwindling crop yields based on satellite data.

Forecasting Drought

Help for Communities, Regions and Nations

The National Integrated Drought Information System is making it easier to warn farmers, ecologists and water managers of coming droughts.

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For the first time in history, there are more than 1 billion undernourished people in the world — increasing the urgency of tackling food insecurity and improving agriculture.

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