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BookletA geospatial assessment of the impact of flood in support to the restoration of irrigation schemes in Malawi 2022
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No results found.In early 2022, the Southern and Central provinces of Malawi have been impacted by various extreme events such as tropical Storm Ana in January followed by tropical cyclone Gombe in March. The strong winds and flooding including flash flood events caused severe damages to crops and irrigation infrastructures. Irrigation infrastructures play an important role in providing food and livelihood to a large part of the population as agriculture sector in Malawi employs 76.36 percent of the total population. On the other hand extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Malawi and appraisal of the damages is difficult with limited information. In this context, the Geospatial unit at the Land and Water Division (NSL) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in close collaboration with the country office and Irrigation Department provided technical assistance to the Government of Malawi to assess the impact of flood using innovative geospatial technologies in support to the restoration of irrigation schemes. The majority of the large-scale irrigation infrastructure of the country is located in the south of the country, mainly in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts. -
Book (stand-alone)Geospatial assessment of cultivated cropland extent in the Sudan
July to September 2023, Technical report
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No results found.The Sudan, a vast Sahelian nation in northeastern Africa, heavily relies on its agriculture sector, supporting the livelihoods of 60–80 percent of its population. However, the recent armed conflict that began in mid-April 2023 has significantly impacted agricultural cultivation, exacerbating the existing food insecurity situation in the country. To address these challenges, a geospatial assessment was undertaken to estimate the extent of cultivated cropland during the summer cropping season (July to September 2023) in comparison to the previous 5-year average (2018 to 2022). This assessment aims to provide insights into the conflict's potential impact on agricultural cultivation and facilitate decision-making to manage both immediate and long-term food security challenges. This technical report outlines the methodology, data, and key findings for July, August and September 2023. -
Book (stand-alone)South Sudan: The impact of conflict on food security and livelihoods
DIEM-Impact report, January 2024
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No results found.Food insecurity in South Sudan is driven by cascading shocks including conflict and insecurity, macro-economic crisis caused by the depreciation of the local currency, high inflation, conflict in the Sudan, climatic shocks (floods and dry spells), climate- and conflict-induced population displacement, persistent low agricultural production levels, and the cumulative effects of prolonged years of asset depletion that continue to erode the coping capacities of households and the loss of livelihoods. This DIEM-Impact assessment adopted qualitative research approaches and enabled an understanding of experiences, attitudes, behaviours and interactions in relation to conflict and food insecurity, and the impacts of floods in locations where they have been prevalent.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) established Data in Emergencies Impact (DIEM-Impact) to provide a granular and rapid understanding of the impact of large-scale hazards on agriculture and agricultural livelihoods using a variety of assessment methodologies, including primary and secondary information, remote sensing technologies, and FAO’s damage and loss methodology. DIEM-Impact presents a regularly updated and accessible state of food insecurity in fragile environments and helps underpin FAO's programming based on evidence.
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