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Food disaster looms in Pacific, says UN report

5 Dec 2008

Disasters linked to climate change such as cyclones, flash floods and droughts are likely to have a serious impact on food production in Pacific island nations, a new United Nations report warns.

The report, by the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation, calls for urgent measures to adapt to expected losses.


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