Ecuador

In March, the main cycles of maize and rice are normally in theIn March, the main cycles of maize and rice are normally in the vegetation stage while the sowing of wheat and barley is starting.Cumulative rainfall over the three past months was average to above average, mostly in the western part of the country, leading to floods and landslides severely impacting livelihoods and undermining food security in rural areas. National state of emergency is in force since 12 March (OCHA).Based on the Copernicus C3S multi-model, above-average rainfall conditions are forecast between April and June across the central part of the country and along the Pacific coast.In addition to a complex internal situation (armed violence, extreme climate events, and structural vulnerabilities (OCHA)), the country is among the most affected in the region by the price of energy spike due to the war in Iran in the past weeks (GlobalPetrolPrice).