climate shocks

The article argues that political parties in Pakistan intentionally weaken local governments to maintain power, as functional local bodies threaten their control over resources and patronage. It proposes reconfiguring administrative units into smaller, service-focused divisions to address governance gaps, as historical attempts at devolution have failed without external enforcement.

A project was tested in 8 African countries to improve parenting practices amid challenges like poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness, and climate shocks. Caregivers in these conditions often receive minimal support.

Hybrid cotton seeds in Zimbabwe are increasing yields and resilience to climate shocks and pests, revitalizing cotton farming and improving farmer livelihoods.

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with 7.8% of the world's population experiencing hunger, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022. The United Nations warned that climate shocks and trade disruptions could hinder further progress.

Insurance is helping African farmers recover from droughts and floods as climate shocks intensify. The World Food Programme (WFP) highlights this approach to prevent crises from deepening amid threats from El Niño.

The humanitarian crisis in Africa's Sahel region has expanded due to increased violence, particularly in the Central Sahel, alongside climate shocks and widespread hunger. Millions of people require urgent assistance as displacement and hunger cross borders, despite the crisis fading from global headlines since 2012.