U.N. Names Brazil, Sahel and Saudi Arabia Restoration Flagships
Three U.N.-recognized initiatives in Brazil, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia report nearly 5 million hectares targeted for restoration by 2030.
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FAO and WFP Warn on July 15 That Hunger Could Worsen in 13 Hotspots, Including Five Sahel Countries
The Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme said on July 15 that acute food insecurity could worsen across 13 countries and territories through November 2026, calling for early humanitarian action.
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UN Warns 15.4 Million People in the Sahel Face Acute Food Insecurity This Summer
The United Nations says 15.4 million people across the Sahel are expected to face acute food insecurity between June and August 2026, including more than 1.5 million in emergency conditions, as humanitarian agencies confront severe funding and access problems.
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FAO and WFP warn 9.1 million people in five Sahel countries face severe hunger this summer
FAO and WFP said on July 9 that 9.1 million people in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger could face Crisis-level food insecurity or worse during the June-August 2026 lean season.