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CSIS Global Food & Water Security Program
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Proposing nonpartisan policy solutions to food and water insecurity in the U.S. and around the world.
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🦃 Happy #Thanksgiving from the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program! This holiday reminds us how central food security is to daily life.

About 2.3 billion people were moderately or severely food insecure in 2024. Learn more in @fao.org's latest report: cs.is/4p41qJa
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World is an annual flagship report jointly prepared by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO to inform on progress t...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Japan is one of the largest donors supporting Ukraine’s recovery, contributing more than $12 billion in assistance.

Deputy Chief of Mission Takehiro Shimada highlights Japan’s leadership in hosting #UMAC2025 and making mine action a key pillar of its support: cs.is/47pT7js
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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NEW: Satellite imagery analysis shows that 4 of Tehran's 5 major reservoirs experienced steep decreases in surface water between June & November 2025.

More on the findings & implications from @csis.org experts David Michel, @willtodman.bsky.social, and Jennifer Jun here: cs.is/3K6V0d9
Satellite Imagery Shows Tehran’s Accelerating Water Crisis
Tehran’s water crisis is rapidly worsening, as imagery analysis shows its key reservoirs fall far below typical seasonal levels amid years of sustained drought.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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#NEWS: COP30 ended with a deal to increase support for vulnerable countries facing climate impacts. But many countries argue the final text falls short, citing no language on fossil-fuel phaseout or stronger emissions targets.

More on #COP30 outcomes: cs.is/48xFe4c
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November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Reflecting on outcomes from #UMAC2025, Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna emphasizes the importance of Ukraine’s agricultural recovery for global food security.

More: cs.is/47pT7js
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Last week, @csis.org’s Global Development Department launched a 3-part series on shifts to U.S. foreign assistance, featuring insights from GDD President Enoh Ebong and experts across our department.

📊 Explore key data visualizations from Part I below, and dive into the full series: cs.is/4p8LIMo
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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#NEWS: Tehran is facing one of its worst droughts on record, pushing officials toward water rationing & cloud seeding to avoid potential evacuation.

Read the latest on Iran’s water crisis from @vox.com featuring insights from @csis.org expert David Michel: cs.is/4r7Snbz
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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NEW: The @csis.org Global Food and Water Security Program's November newsletter is out now!

🔗 Catch up on our latest analysis & media here: cs.is/44idYUN

🔗 Read the latest Director's Note from Caitlin Welsh here: cs.is/44cUtwX
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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NEW: In our Global Development’s digital report series, @csis.org expert David Michel analyzes shifts in the global water security landscape.

He argues that the abrupt retrenchment of U.S. foreign aid threatens to substantially weaken global water security.

Read the full analysis: cs.is/4oOwGM7
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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NEW: As part of the @csis.org Global Development digital report series, we’ve created an interactive infographic tracing the history & status of 8 major U.S. global food security assistance programs.

Follow the thread for more insights:
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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NEW: Our @csis.org Global Development Department has launched a 3-part series examining the dramatic changes in the priorities, policies, & organizational structures of the development landscape since the second Trump administration began in 2025.

Read Parts I–III here: cs.is/4p8LIMo
A New Landscape for Development
Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. In this report CSIS’ Global Development Department examines what these changes mean, what has…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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#NEWS: On Saturday, USDA instructed states to “immediately undo” actions to provide SNAP benefits for November, per @nytimes.com.

This memo comes amid an ongoing legal battle over whether to continue payments during the government shutdown.

Learn more here: www.youtube.com/shorts/lTGyd...
What happens if SNAP benefits run out? | Asked & Answered
On November 1st, the country's largest anti-hunger initiative, SNAP, will not issue its regular benefits. Why is this happening? Who is affected? What are states doing in response? Why does this…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Last week, Hurricane Melissa—among the most powerful Atlantic storms in 150+ years—brought severe damage to the Caribbean, with Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas facing extensive flooding, strong winds, and major infrastructure losses.

Learn more here: cs.is/4pf9bvJ
'No help, no food, no water': Hurricane-hit Jamaican towns wait for aid
Days after Hurricane Melissa hit, communities are isolated with little food, no water, and no idea of when normalcy will return.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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#NEWS: The Trump administration will use $4.65 billion in emergency USDA funds to partially cover SNAP benefits, as ordered by federal courts, but won’t fund the $8 billion needed to aid 42 million Americans, per @nytimes.com.

Director Caitlin Welsh explains here: cs.is/43eEePA
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November 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Innovations driving modern demining wouldn’t be possible without support from the private sector & individual donors. The HALO Trust USA’s Chris Whatley notes that companies like Cargill help transform the sector’s technological approach.

Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Famine Review Committee

The Famine Review Committee (FRC) has determined that #Famine is currently occurring in El Fasher and Kadugli towns in Sudan. Furthermore, 20 areas in parts of Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan are at risk of Famine.

Read more: www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Reflecting on #2025UMAC, The HALO Trust USA Executive Director Chris Whatley emphasizes that the U.S. government remains the largest global supporter of mine action—reflecting strong bipartisan support & continued prioritization from the Trump administration.

Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🌍 Kenya hosted the International Conference on Water, Peace, and Security in Nairobi on Oct. 27–28, bringing together key global actors to explore the critical role of water as a catalyst for peace and cooperation.

Learn more: cs.is/47iaHag
Water, Peace and Security
The International Conference on Water, Peace, and Security will bring together governments, international organizations, researchers, civil society, and key stakeholders to explore the critical role…
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October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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ICYMI: On Tuesday, we discussed demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).

🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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As Gaza and Sudan contend with famine, food crises are spreading worldwide. As @CSIS experts Caitlin Welsh and @zaneswanson.bsky.social describe, severe acute malnutrition can have irreversible impacts that span lifetimes and generations.

Read the analysis here: cs.is/3z4eGIz
Gaza: The Impacts of Famine Will Last Generations
The consequences of famine and war are not resolved when the fighting stops. CSIS experts Zane Swanson and Caitlin Welsh discuss how Gazans will likely carry the physical, mental, and social impacts…
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October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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TOMORROW | @foodwater.csis.org hosts a conversation about demining Ukrainian farmland and the outcomes from the 2025 Ukraine Mine Action Conference featuring Olga Stefanishyna, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States.

Register: www.csis.org/events/demin...
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join us Tuesday at 11:00AM ET to discuss demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).

Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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#NEWS: Food insecurity among U.S. military families is rising amid the government shutdown, per @TIME.com—a concerning development, as veterans & military households already experience higher rates of insecurity than the general population.

Learn more: cs.is/4hoZuIn
Food Insecurity among U.S. Military Families and Veterans | Topics | CSIS
Research shows that U.S. veterans and military families experience food insecurity at higher rates than the general population. Food insecurity among U.S. veterans and military families is a national…
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October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Tomorrow, Senior Associate (Non-resident) Dr. Antonina Broyaka delivers keynote remarks at a Side Event at the 2025 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue.

The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo

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October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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NEW: Join us at @csis.org next week for a discussion on demining Ukraine’s farmland and the major outcomes from the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Tokyo.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast

Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
October 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM