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252 Million Hectares of Degraded Land Are Being Restored Worldwide, UN Report Finds

Vast areas of degraded nature are being restored around the world, according to a new UN report. The total area is 5.6 times the size of Sweden. The jaguar in South America, the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan and the dolphin in India are among the animals making a comeback.

Global food prices hit highest level since 2022, UN says

Why food prices could rise again as El Niño intensifies

The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to be stronger than usual this year. This means there is a risk of higher food prices in Sweden as well, experts predict.

FAO chief warns disruptions from closed Strait of Hormuz risk a global food crisis

The disruptions spreading from the closed Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf risk leading to a serious food crisis, warns Qu Dongyu, head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

UN: Strait of Hormuz blockade could lead to global food crisis

If the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is prolonged, it could contribute to a catastrophic situation in the global food market, the UN food agency, the FAO, warns in a press release.

Iran war pushes up global food prices

Higher energy prices due to the war in Iran are pushing up global food prices, according to the UN food agency, the FAO. The FAO's food price index rose by 2.4 percent in March compared with February.

Global Hunger Declines in 2024 but Rises in Africa and Western Asia

Fewer people suffered from hunger in 2024 compared to the previous year, reports the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO. But the trend in Africa and Western Asia is the opposite. There, the proportion of hungry people increased instead.

Guyana Only Country Fully Self-Sufficient in Food Production

European countries are well off when it comes to producing food for the population. But only one single country in the world would be able to provide its citizens with a complete diet without importing.