Hey everyone! A recent report by the FAO and United Nations Satellite Center has revealed some really tough news from Gaza. Due to ongoing conflict, only 4.6% of the total cropland – that’s just 688 hectares – is still usable for cultivation. 😢
This means that about 80.8% of farmland has been damaged, with 77.8% becoming inaccessible. Areas like Rafah and the northern parts of the Gaza Strip have been hit particularly hard, rendering local agriculture nearly impossible.
The situation is more than just numbers. It reflects a collapse of Gaza's agrifood system, a system that supported over 560,000 residents through farming, livestock, and fishing. With greenhouses and agricultural wells suffering damage rates of 71.2% and 82.8% respectively, the impact is deeply felt in everyday lives.
Beyond the immediate loss, the conflict has cost over $2 billion in agricultural losses, and experts believe that recovery and reconstruction might cost around $4.2 billion. For us young and tech-savvy minds, this crisis reminds us how conflict disrupts sustainable development and food security globally. It's a call to stay informed and explore how technology can help create solutions for such severe challenges. 🙌
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds, and let’s keep the conversation alive about global challenges and innovative solutions in such tough times!
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Conflict leaves less than 5% of cropland in Gaza usable, UN finds
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