Africa: At COP31, World Food Programme Urges Use of Innovative Finance to Prevent Climate Shocks From Becoming Hunger Emergencies
[WFP] Areas already affected by conflict and economic instability face climate shocks that risk pushing millions more people into acute food insecurity. WFP analysis projects that the current El Niño could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027. The phenomenon is expected to reach peak intensity between October and December 2026, while its impact on planting seasons, harvests and food prices could continue into early 2028.