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A decade after Sentinel-1A's launch on 3 April 2014, it continues to deliver large amounts of data to users each month. This mission, built on the legacy of pioneering...

In 2022, land roughly the size of Corsica was scorched by wildfires in the EU, according to the latest JRC report on fires in the pan-European region. Find out more here....

Floods and droughts take a staggering toll both in human suffering and in economic costs. A new approach thus is urgently needed to manage the large and growing risks associated...

WFP’s new cash policy centres on people’s experiences, their stories and hopes for the future. By sending people cash, we can effectively and efficiently support them...

The Annual Report reflects on WFP’s support to a record 160 million people in 2022 amidst a global food crisis that brought partnership to the fore As a global food crisis...

Highlights: The 2023 Global Food Policy Report explores a growing body of evidence on how diverse policy responses can reduce both the immediate and longer-term impacts...

The world is grappling with catastrophic food insecurity and unprecedented humanitarian needs, fueled by conflict, climate shocks, and the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The increasing costs of food, fuel...

Donors have a responsibility to help ensure that food systems transformation is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and respects human rights, so that all those who live in poverty, suffer...

The disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis have highlighted many of the fragilities of contemporary food systems. Challenges include accessing safe, nutritious food at affordable prices when...

The OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data's Covid-19 data explorer pulls data from over 20 sources to help understand the progress of coronavirus and its impact on acute...