Context:
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme have sought $202 million to protect 8.8 million people in 22 high-risk countries from El Niño-related shocks. El Niño can increase drought, flood, storm, crop failure, and food insecurity risks.
Explanation:
- FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- It was established in 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
- Its main objective is to achieve food security for all and ensure regular access to sufficient and nutritious food.
- FAO works on agriculture, fisheries, forestry, rural development, nutrition, climate-resilient farming, and hunger reduction.
- WFP stands for World Food Programme, the UN’s frontline humanitarian agency against hunger.
- It was established in 1961 and is also headquartered in Rome, Italy.
- WFP provides emergency food assistance during conflicts, disasters, climate shocks, and humanitarian crises.
- WFP won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its efforts to combat hunger and promote peace.
- In El Niño events, FAO focuses on protecting crops, livestock and livelihoods, while WFP focuses on food aid, nutrition support and emergency relief.
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