UN General Assembly
2011

evident now than ever before. That is the case, for example, of the impact of climate change on world food security, which in turn poses a threat to security and peace, not only in Africa, where perhaps this relationship can more easily be observed, but throughout the world. Food insecurity fuels violent social conflicts. Climate change leads to a reduction in global food production, the most damaging effects of which are experienced in Africa and Asia. The populations of countries in a post-conflict situation, countries that depend more directly on agriculture or the poorest developing countries will have more difficulties than others in coping with rising food prices due to droughts or other disasters caused by climate change. Our country is following the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa with great concern. The populations of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti are the victims of a severe drought. This is a humanitarian emergency affecting over 12 million people, including many women and children. The Republic of San Marino is grateful to the Secretary-General for his rapid and significant actions