Right now, Ethiopia is facing the worst drought in 40 years as a result of the climate crisis. The drought situation has led to water scarcity, crop failure, livestock deaths and soaring staple food prices. Recent conflict, the ongoing effects of Covid-19 and increased cost-of-living, are also having a devastating impact on families abilities to grow or access enough food. Using the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS), we can see that there is already a hunger emergency unfolding in front of us. Although famine has not been officially declared yet, it is predicted to occur in 2023 if we don't act now. Famine happens slowly, with climate shocks like drought, poverty and conflict, all contributing. |