The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the OPEC Fund for International Development have each allocated USD 1 billion to combat drought, according to an announcement at COP16 on Monday (2) in Saudi Arabia.
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The North African Arab country is experiencing a severe lack of rainfall with projections of a “catastrophic” harvest, according to local agricultural entities. The problem could cause greater dependence on imports.
Droughts and frosts affected the productivity of coffee plantations in the region of the largest coffee cooperative in Brazil, Cooxupé. According to the entity’s president, logistical issues could also hamper shipments in 2023.
The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Somalia asked all humanitarian aid organizations to enhance activities to address the repercussions of the drought in the country.
