extreme weather
How El Niño could worsen global hunger
U.S. efforts to improve agriculture and fishing techniques are helping nations prepare for changing weather, including the effects of El Niño.
Helping Pacific Islanders adapt to climate change
Pacific island nations face increasing threats from climate change. The U.S. works with people in the region to further adaptation efforts.
Preparing for hurricane season across Latin America
Learn how the U.S. Agency for International Development and its partners work to bolster Latin America's hurricane response.
U.S. pledges $6 billion to protect the ocean
The warming of the planet means more heat entering the ocean. See what the U.S. government is doing to counter the problem.
America’s ongoing support for Pakistan’s flood recovery
To help Pakistan's recovery from devastating floods in 2022, the United States has pledged $100 million in addition to previous aid.
They rush into any crisis … and cook
World Central Kitchen has been feeding people in crisis since 2010. Learn about the work the nonprofit does in Ukraine and beyond.
Helping to improve food security in Afghanistan
Learn about a USAID program that helps farmers across Afghanistan double their harvests by providing training and resources.
How climate change affects the food crisis
This installment in a series looks at how climate change is among factors driving the current global food crisis.
Making the world’s case for water and biodiversity
Monica Medina is the first U.S. special envoy for biodiversity and water resources. She will champion nature protection measures abroad.