FAO

Zimbabwean farmers in Chipinge are reviving drought-resistant traditional crops through an FAO-backed community seed bank, enhancing food security and resilience against climate variability. The initiative leverages indigenous knowledge to provide a safety net against droughts and floods.

Africa's water resources, from coastlines to inland waters, offer potential to close the food gap through sustainable aquatic system transformation, as highlighted by the FAO. The strategy emphasizes development, nutrition, and resilience via these systems.

The closure of Hormuz could trigger an 'agrifood shock' and price crisis within a year, according to the FAO. This warning highlights the potential consequences of disrupting a critical trade route. The FAO warns of significant economic impacts.