The latest release to the FEWS NET Data Explorer (FDE) marks an exciting milestone, with more than 21,300,000 data points now available through the platform. We’ve also made it easier to access FEWS NET’s API documentation by adding new links within FDE. Finally, you’ll now find how-to videos embedded within the FDE Knowledge Base, offering additional step-by-step guidance on a variety of topics.

Links to FEWS NET API documentation

A link in the top navigation and in a tooltip for the Data Set API link leads to FEWS NET’s API documentation, which offers in-depth information on extracting FEWS NET’s data. The below video shows you how to access the API documentation using the new links within FDE, and provides a brief look at the documentation. Watch now to start exploring the advanced capabilities of the API.

FDE videos embedded within the Knowledge Base

You’ll now find how-to videos, including tips on browsing and customizing data, included within the pages of the Knowledge Base. Brush up on your FDE skills by learning more about search and filter options, then explore options to visualize and export data. You can also access the full playlist of videos at any time.