The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has published its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for Ukraine for 2026–2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore productive capacity, and support the country’s agrifood sector. The plan aims to address the severe disruptions caused by the ongoing war, which has affected access… [Read More]
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Safeguarding Ukraine’s Grain: UN Agency Rolls Out Three-Year Strategy
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released its emergency response and early recovery plan for Ukraine, outlining priority measures to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore production, and strengthen the broader agrifood sector. The plan integrates immediate emergency assistance with early recovery and resilience-building efforts, aiming to ensure continuity in support for vulnerable rural communities…. [Read More]
National PRET Exercise Strengthens Indonesia’s Pandemic Readiness
The Government of Indonesia, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), conducted a national Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) table-top exercise (TTX) from 24–26 September 2025. The exercise brought together 44 institutions and 65 participants from national and subnational levels to test whole-of-government coordination across the five PRET pillars: emergency coordination, collaborative… [Read More]
FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Strengthens Food Security and Agriculture
World Food Day 2025 brought together people and communities across Europe and Central Asia to promote a sustainable, safe and climate-resilient future where everyone has access to nutritious food. Marked annually on 16 October, the celebration coincided this year with a major milestone: the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization… [Read More]
La Araucanía Invests US$3 Million to Bridge the Digital Connectivity Divide
The Regional Government of La Araucanía has committed an additional US$3 million to expand the Comunidades Conectadas initiative across the region, marking a significant step toward closing long-standing digital connectivity gaps. Set to begin under the 2026 budget cycle, the decision reflects a strategic shift to ensure that digital access becomes a regional right rather… [Read More]
Minister Heydon Announces Over €39 Million in International Development and Humanitarian Funding
Ireland has announced total international development and humanitarian funding of €39.44 million to address escalating global hunger and food insecurity, with significant allocations to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the UN World Food Programme. The funding includes €4.34 million for FAO activities in 2025 and the forthcoming payment of Ireland’s €35 million commitment… [Read More]
West Bank: 72,000 Families Urgently Need Emergency Agricultural Assistance, FAO Survey Reveals
More than 72,000 farming and herding families in the West Bank, representing nearly two-thirds of all agricultural households, urgently need emergency agricultural assistance, according to a new survey by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The findings highlight the scale of vulnerability within the sector, which remains critical to livelihoods and food… [Read More]
Senegal Advances Livestock Security as FAO Backs Validation of National Cattle Tracking System
The Government of Senegal has approved the studies conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on the National Cattle Identification and Tracking System following a national workshop held in Diamniadio in December 2025. The event brought together public authorities, private sector actors, professional organizations, and technical partners, and was chaired by… [Read More]
FAO Uses Renewable Energy to Revolutionize Guinea’s Agri-Food Systems
In Guinea, sustainable energy is being leveraged to modernize agricultural production, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance the resilience of rural communities against climate change. FAO has supported the installation of photovoltaic systems at seed centers in Kilissi (Kindia) and Koba (Boffa), strengthening the energy autonomy of these strategic agricultural facilities. By integrating renewable energy sources… [Read More]
ENOUGH Campaign 2025: Advancing Accountability and Protection Against Abuse
In 2025, the ENOUGH Campaign made significant strides in advancing global nutrition, child-focused food security, and humanitarian assistance. Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, World Vision and partners engaged more than 12,000 people across 54 countries, including 40% children, in nutrition dialogues. These discussions highlighted lived experiences of hunger and generated practical… [Read More]
Pando Communities Cultivate Coffee and Açaí While Protecting the Bolivian Amazon
In Bolivia’s Amazonian department of Pando, communities are cultivating coffee, açaí, Brazil nuts, and other forest fruits beneath the natural canopy, demonstrating an approach to production that preserves the forest while sustaining families, biodiversity, and local culture. This model of forest-friendly livelihoods was highlighted during a joint UN visit in October to the communities of… [Read More]
Ghana Advances Veterinary Skills with FAO-Supported ISAVET Program
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with Ghana’s Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD) and with support from the Pandemic Fund, has launched the third cohort of the Frontline In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) in Ghana. The programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of frontline veterinary professionals to prevent,… [Read More]
Ghana Enhances Veterinary Oversight with FAO Support
Ghana has taken a major step to strengthen animal health governance and protect public health with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The initiative focuses on advancing reforms in veterinary regulation and professional standards to build a competent, accountable, and well-regulated veterinary workforce. Through a consultative process led by… [Read More]
WSBI’s Scale2Save Initiative Supports Women Farmers in Nigeria Through New Pilot
The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) has launched a flagship initiative in Nigeria aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and promoting climate-smart agriculture, supported by grants from the Visa Foundation and ”la Caixa” Foundation. The pilot program specifically targets women smallholder farmers and women-led businesses in rural areas, expanding access to finance and supporting… [Read More]
Strengthening Plant Health: FAO Supports Citrus Nursery Certification Exchange Between Oman and Morocco
From 14 to 20 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a technical study tour to Morocco for a delegation from Oman. The visit aimed to build national capacity in citrus nursery certification and plant health systems under FAO Project UTF/OMA/023/OMA, which supports the production of certified citrus planting… [Read More]
Republic of Moldova Unveils Plan to Strengthen Table Grape Sector and Rural Economies
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have successfully completed the design phase of a national strategy aimed at transforming the Republic of Moldova’s table grape sector into a competitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive industry. The strategy, validated during a workshop in Chișinău, includes a… [Read More]
Europe Boosts Preparedness and Response to Peste des Petits Ruminants Outbreaks
Since its emergence in Europe in 2018, peste des petits ruminants (PPR) has spread to countries including Albania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, and Romania, representing the first known incursions in several of these nations. As a notifiable disease listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), PPR carries high mortality rates and significant… [Read More]
Western Balkans Hunters Trained to Combat Deadly Swine Disease in Wild Boar Populations
A series of training sessions recently concluded in Serbia and Montenegro to enhance hunters’ knowledge of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar and to strengthen hunting biosecurity. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the sessions reached over 200 hunters and form part of a series of 14 events… [Read More]
FAO and Uzbekistan Partner to Boost Rural Resilience, Growth and Equity by 2030
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a new agreement committing to more targeted, country-specific support for rural communities through 2030. The partnership aims to strengthen territorial development strategies, improve food safety and nutrition, enhance One Health surveillance, promote sustainable natural resource management, and address… [Read More]
USD 222 Million SURAGGWA Initiative Launched to Boost Climate Resilience Across the Sahel Region
The Strengthening Resilience of Africa’s Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA) programme was officially launched in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on 15 December 2025 through a partnership between the Government of Mauritania, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green Wall. The regional initiative brings together eight Sahelian countries—Burkina… [Read More]
UN Establishes International Day of the Mediterranean Diet, FAO Welcomes Move
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 16 November as the annual International Day of the Mediterranean Diet, a move welcomed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as a way to promote awareness of healthy diets, sustainability, and food traditions that support food security and improved nutrition. The initiative aligns closely… [Read More]
Improving Working Conditions for Agricultural Wage Workers in Mexico: New Initiatives
The Government of Mexico and the United Nations have launched the Steering Committee for the joint programme “Transformation of Agrifood Systems in Mexico: Towards Comprehensive Social Protection and Decent Rural Employment.” Supported by the Joint SDG Fund, the initiative aims to improve the working and living conditions of agricultural wage workers while strengthening their access… [Read More]
Famine in Gaza Pushed Back, Yet UN Warns Fragile Gains Could Reverse Without Aid
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have highlighted that, while famine has been temporarily averted in the Gaza Strip following the October ceasefire, the gains remain extremely fragile. Despite improved humanitarian and commercial access, the population continues to face widespread infrastructure destruction, collapsed… [Read More]
