# African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, says El Niño is more than a weather event affecting agriculture, water, food security, and economies. Vilakati has urged member states to turn early warnings into early action by promoting drought-tolerant crops, water conservation, secure food reserves and preparing livestock fodder. He urges authorities to protect crops, livestock, water resources and food supplies through coordinated preparedness:
AU Commissioner for Agriculture urges early action on El Niño [SOUND]
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