FAO 2020–2021 La Niña advisory

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FAO 2020–2021 La Niña advisory

Potential impacts on agriculture and food security in high-risk countries (revised version)

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 14 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The La Niña meteorological phenomenon can have a severe impact on agriculture and food security. As of November 2020, a 95 percent chance of La Niña continuing through January–March 2021 was forecasted, with a 65 percent chance to persist into spring. The intensity of the phenomenon is foreseen to be medium to strong. This advisory highlights a number of countries in the Greater Horn of Africa, Southern Africa, Southwest Asia and the Near East, and East Asia and the Pacific Islands that should be prioritized for international support in further analysis on the potential impact of La Niña. Anticipatory actions are recommended to mitigate negative repercussions on vulnerable communities.

Language English

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