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Tag: El Niño

Stop the War Before El Niño Creates a Crisis the World Cannot Absorb

Stop the War Before El Niño Creates a Crisis the World Cannot Absorb


By late 2026, when climate impacts intensify, the system will be even more constrained. Higher input costs, reduced planting, and tighter trade flows will converge with climate-driven production shocks.

Posted on May 8, 2026May 20, 2026Categories UncategorizedTags El Niño, energy, fertilizer, Food price volatility, Strait of Hormuz
Policy Brief: El Niño and Cereal Production Shortfalls

Policy Brief: El Niño and Cereal Production Shortfalls


The situation calls for careful monitoring of production and prices, promotion of transparent international and domestic trade policies, and expanded coverage of safety nets and nutrition programs for the households most severely affected.

Posted on April 14, 2016December 15, 2025Categories climate change adaptation, food securityTags El Niño, resilience

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  • The Trifecta of Threats to Food Security Behind the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Policy Recommendations to Prevent a Global Food Crisis

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