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UN Report Warns: Devastating Droughts Threaten Millions

7/9/2025

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A stark new report from the UNCCD and NDMC warns of devastating droughts from 2023 to 2025, threatening millions worldwide, especially in Africa and the Mediterranean. With over 90 million people facing hunger and agriculture in peril, the urgent call for global collaboration and investment in drought resilience is louder than ever to safeguard food, energy, and water security.

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A stark new report from the UNCCD and NDMC warns of devastating droughts from 2023 to 2025, threatening millions worldwide, especially in Africa and the Mediterranean. With over 90 million people facing hunger and agriculture in peril, the urgent call for global collaboration and investment in drought resilience is louder than ever to safeguard food, energy, and water security.