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MEDIA ADVISORY | ADDRESSING THE EL NIÑO CRISIS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: DROUGHT THREATENS MILLIONS IN THE SADC REGION

Southern Africa is in the grip of an urgent crisis. A record-breaking dry spell lasting over 30 days is scorching eight countries - Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. El Niño and climate change are fueling this disaster, inflicting severe damage on crops and livestock over the past five years.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM FOSTA HEALTH PROJECT RESEARCH WEEK IN THE UK

In March 2024, a team of delegates from South Africa and stakeholders working on the Food Systems Transformation in Southern Africa for One Health  (FoSTA-Health)  actively participated in the Research Week activities hosted at the University of Leeds. Some of the discussions that were in the spotlight were food systems mapping, research planning, site visits, knowledge sharing, and funding exploration. Delegates included professionals from various sectors, demonstrating a commitment to transformative change in Southern African food systems.