Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid
This report highlights the intersection of climate change and global food security, noting severe droughts in Uganda and extreme weather impacting agriculture in India, France, and the UK. It also discusses the role of El Niño in exacerbating food price volatility and the spread of wildfires across Europe.
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Climate-driven agricultural instability poses a significant threat to global food supply chains and economic stability through 2028.
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight.
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DRY THEN WET: A recent heatwave and months of low rainfall has led to a prolonged drought for Uganda, resulting in at least 16 deaths from hunger and significant crop losses, reported BBC News . Bastille Post Global suggested that “a developing El Niño later this year could bring heavier rainfall to parts of the region, raising the risk of flooding in areas now struggling with drought”.
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