Food security and agriculture

The oceanic phenomenon known as El Niño, which increases temperatures worldwide, has officially begun, according to U.S. weather forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

As the planet continues to warm, marine heat waves are growing longer and deadlier, hurting the seafood supply that billions of people worldwide rely on for their food and livelihoods.

From the Philippines to Peru a vital industry already reeling from multiple problems faces devastation from skyrocketing fuel prices and super-charged Pacific warming.

This study assesses global inequalities in exposure to compound precipitation extremes (CPEs), defined as the concurrent occurrence of short-duration, high-intensity 1-day precipitation and prolonged 5-day precipitation.

Agriculture is on the frontlines of climate change impacts. Droughts, floods, erratic rainfall and seasonal changes are already affecting crop yields, livestock productivity and rural livelihoods, particularly in developing countries.

This paper examines water risks for agriculture and outlines a typology of tools to support public authorities in anticipating, monitoring and assessing these risks.

The July 2026 GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning report provides an overview of global crop conditions with a focus on regions vulnerable to food insecurity.