FEWS NET Food Security
Quick answer: FEWS NET provides IPC food security phase classification maps for food-insecure countries with current and projected scenarios.
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Format
Shapefile / GeoJSON / PDF
Geometry
Polygon (food security zones)
Coverage
35+ food-insecure countries
Resolution
Administrative-level polygons
About this dataset
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network — food security phase classification maps for at-risk regions.
FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network) provides food security analysis for 35+ food-insecure countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) maps show the current and projected food security situation, classifying areas into five phases: minimal, stressed, crisis, emergency, and famine. Data includes polygon boundaries and downloadable shapefiles.
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How to download
- 1 Open the FEWS NET data portal.
- 2 Select a country of interest.
- 3 Download the latest IPC shapefile.
- 4 Open in GIS and classify by food security phase.
FAQ
What are the IPC phases?
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has five phases: 1) Minimal, 2) Stressed, 3) Crisis, 4) Emergency, and 5) Famine/Catastrophe.
What time period does FEWS NET cover?
FEWS NET provides current (nowcast) and projected (1-6 month forecast) food security maps, updated monthly for 35+ countries.