UN warns of unprecedented famine threat

The consequences of natural disasters, climate change, problems in agriculture and negative factors amid the coronavirus pandemic threaten an unprecedented famine on Earth, Report informs, citing the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

It clarifies that the decline in crops led to a loss of $30 billion in sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, $29 billion in Latin America, $8.7 billion in the small island developing countries of the Caribbean and $49 billion in Asia.

According to UN experts, such a level of food security threats is observed for the first time in history. This can lead to the loss of lives and a decrease in economic performance, and such a situation may persist for several decades.

It is emphasized that forest fires, droughts, floods, storms and diseases were the main reasons for the decline in yields.

In order to avoid negative consequences, the UN proposed measures such as identifying patterns of damage and loss, drawing up profiles of disaster types to clarify the speed of their impact, discussing threats such as crises, military conflicts, etc.