Kenya has received funding to address the consequences of climate disasters. Kenya became the first African nation and only the second globally to receive support from the Santiago Network for climate disaster loss and damage.
The EU restricts imports of Brazilian meat due to new veterinary requirements. Brazil removed from EU list of countries meeting food safety standards.
Kazakhstan has become one of the largest importers of Russian meat. Kazakhstan boosted meat imports by 36%, becoming a top 5 buyer of Russian meat. Total export revenue hit $2.2 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Pork sales surged 41%, nearly matching poultry volumes.
A crop failure awaits Kazakhstan in 2024 and 2025. According to the World Meteorological Organization, El Niño is expected to last until spring 2024, with ocean temperatures still rising. The effect may last 12–18 months, possibly extending into summer 2025.