CSIS Global Food & Water Security Program
@foodwater.csis.org
Proposing nonpartisan policy solutions to food and water insecurity in the U.S. and around the world.
Tehran’s water crisis is rapidly worsening, as @csis.org imagery analysis shows that 4 of the city's 5 major reservoirs experienced steep decreases in surface water between June & November 2025.
See below for #SatelliteImagery, & read the full analysis here: cs.is/3K6V0d9
See below for #SatelliteImagery, & read the full analysis here: cs.is/3K6V0d9
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tehran’s water crisis is rapidly worsening, as @csis.org imagery analysis shows that 4 of the city's 5 major reservoirs experienced steep decreases in surface water between June & November 2025.
See below for #SatelliteImagery, & read the full analysis here: cs.is/3K6V0d9
See below for #SatelliteImagery, & read the full analysis here: cs.is/3K6V0d9
Ukraine’s Humanitarian Demining Center (HDC) coordinates a transparent & integrated approach to mine action—turning demining into both a security priority & a powerful driver of economic recovery.
More on the HDC from MFA of Ukraine, Ihor Baranetskyi: cs.is/47pT7js
More on the HDC from MFA of Ukraine, Ihor Baranetskyi: cs.is/47pT7js
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ukraine’s Humanitarian Demining Center (HDC) coordinates a transparent & integrated approach to mine action—turning demining into both a security priority & a powerful driver of economic recovery.
More on the HDC from MFA of Ukraine, Ihor Baranetskyi: cs.is/47pT7js
More on the HDC from MFA of Ukraine, Ihor Baranetskyi: cs.is/47pT7js
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
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
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
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
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
More: cs.is/47pT7js
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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
More: cs.is/47pT7js
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
📊 Explore key data visualizations from Part I below, and dive into the full series: cs.is/4p8LIMo
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
📊 Explore key data visualizations from Part I below, and dive into the full series: cs.is/4p8LIMo
#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
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
#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
Read the latest on Iran’s water crisis from @vox.com featuring insights from @csis.org expert David Michel: cs.is/4r7Snbz
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
🔗 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
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
🔗 Catch up on our latest analysis & media here: cs.is/44idYUN
🔗 Read the latest Director's Note from Caitlin Welsh here: cs.is/44cUtwX
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
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
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
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
These programs reflect longstanding, bipartisan support for U.S. global food security efforts, along with a complex array of U.S. legislative, bureaucratic, & funding priorities regarding food security.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
These programs reflect longstanding, bipartisan support for U.S. global food security efforts, along with a complex array of U.S. legislative, bureaucratic, & funding priorities regarding food security.
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
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
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
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
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
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
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
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
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
Details ⤵️
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
Details ⤵️
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
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
🗓️ 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
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
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast
Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
🌎 Happy #WorldFoodDay!
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌎 Happy #WorldFoodDay!
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
On Monday, Senior Fellow David Michel joined @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social Energy and Environment Club to discuss conflict, cooperation, climate, and the future of shared water resources.
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On Monday, Senior Fellow David Michel joined @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social Energy and Environment Club to discuss conflict, cooperation, climate, and the future of shared water resources.
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
In a new @csis.org video, Director @philuck.bsky.social breaks down current trends in U.S.-China ag trade & what comes next for U.S. farmers: cs.is/3WEt6aQ
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
October 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In a new @csis.org video, Director @philuck.bsky.social breaks down current trends in U.S.-China ag trade & what comes next for U.S. farmers: cs.is/3WEt6aQ
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
How does the IPC measure acute malnutrition in children to identify famine?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
How does the IPC measure acute malnutrition in children to identify famine?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
The formal confirmation of famine in Gaza is testing the credibility & effectiveness of global institutions.
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The formal confirmation of famine in Gaza is testing the credibility & effectiveness of global institutions.
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
In each of these cases, improving food security in places where “bad actors” could capitalize on hunger to achieve their goals would help the United States advance its foreign policy objectives.
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In each of these cases, improving food security in places where “bad actors” could capitalize on hunger to achieve their goals would help the United States advance its foreign policy objectives.
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Last week, Director Caitlin Welsh participated in a panel discussion with @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social.
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last week, Director Caitlin Welsh participated in a panel discussion with @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social.
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
What’s the relationship between food insecurity & conflict?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
October 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
What’s the relationship between food insecurity & conflict?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
NEW: @wmo-global.bsky.social reported that the global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with 2/3 of the world’s rivers experiencing abnormal conditions.
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
September 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
NEW: @wmo-global.bsky.social reported that the global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with 2/3 of the world’s rivers experiencing abnormal conditions.
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
CSIS experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh warn that agrobiodiversity loss threatens not just agriculture, but also ecological security, food security, and economic security—with far-reaching implications for conflict & political stability.
September 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
CSIS experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh warn that agrobiodiversity loss threatens not just agriculture, but also ecological security, food security, and economic security—with far-reaching implications for conflict & political stability.