'Only God can help': Hundreds die as Somalia faces drought-induced famine
No mother should have to lose her child. Owliyo Hassan Salaad has watched four die this year. A drought in the Horn of Africa has taken them, one by one.
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Fears grow that global energy crisis could lead to famine in vulnerable nations
One of the world’s biggest fertilizer producers calls for action as high gas prices force it to slash production.
Helping plants adapt to hotter climates will protect our food security
Scientists say we have barely scratched the surface on the potential of plants.
Canada's feminist policy a perfect fit for South Sudan, says UN refugee official
Canada could find a win for its feminist foreign policy in the spiralling famine and refugee crisis gripping South Sudan and neighbouring African countries, says a senior United Nations official.
Loss of beloved local rink ignites calls for climate action
It felt weirdly self-indulgent to mourn the loss of a Montreal skating rink when Cape Town, South Africa, is on track to run out of water in April. But both are strong reasons to step up the fight against climate change, writes Mitchell Beer.
Canada providing another $12.1 million to help ease humanitarian crisis in Yemen
The federal government will provide another $12.1 million to help the people of Yemen survive what the United Nations has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Fighting famine in Africa and Middle East starves terrorism: Bibeau
Famine−ravaged countries in Africa and the Middle East will breed and spread terrorism if the world can’t help feed their people and give them hope, says Canada’s international development minister.