FAO Director-General: Glacier Melting Will Deprive Humanity of Food and Water
Qu Dongyu, the Director-General of FAO, delivered a worrying address, stating that the rapid melting of glaciers worldwide threatens the sustainability of agriculture and access to clean water for humanity. According to him, residents of regions from the Andes to the Himalayas are already experiencing the consequences of reduced snow cover and unstable water supply. For example, Peru is witnessing a sharp decline in crop yields, while in Pakistan, traditional planting schedules are disrupted.