The Fourth Multistakeholder Regional Meeting of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) concluded in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, bringing together livestock sector leaders and experts from Central Asia, as well as participants from Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and GASL, the three-day event focused on… [Read More]
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FAO Projects Aim to Transform Agriculture and Support 1 Million Beneficiaries
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved eight new projects led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), totaling nearly $60 million, to support sustainable agricultural and environmental practices across seven countries. These initiatives aim to improve agricultural landscape management, promote climate-friendly livestock production, and restore forests, coastal areas, and marine… [Read More]
UN Report Warns: Hunger Reduces in Asia-Pacific, Yet Nutrition Issues Remain
The 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in Asia and the Pacific report, jointly released by FAO, IFAD, UNEP, WFP, and WHO, highlights notable progress in reducing hunger across the region, while emphasizing persistent challenges related to malnutrition, food insecurity, and unequal access to healthy diets. The prevalence of undernourishment declined from 7.0 percent… [Read More]
Strengthening Health Security: Zimbabwe Launches Integrated One Health Strategic Plan
Zimbabwe has officially launched its National One Health Strategic Plan 2026–2030, a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening national health security by integrating human, animal, plant, and environmental health systems. The plan, unveiled in Harare by Vice President Kembo Mohadi on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, represents a landmark step in aligning Zimbabwe with global and… [Read More]
Building Resilience in Mozambique: FAO Supports Training on Damage and Loss Assessment
Mozambique, a country highly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as cyclones, floods, and droughts, continues to experience severe socio-economic impacts from these recurrent events. The agriculture sector, which contributes about 24.3 percent to the national GDP and employs over 70 percent of the labor force, remains particularly at risk. The 2023/24 El Niño-induced droughts highlighted… [Read More]
Kenya Hosts SWIOFC–Nairobi Convention Partnership Review Highlighting Community Gains and Regional Development
The South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) and the Nairobi Convention | Western Indian Ocean Partnership Project for Resilient Marine and Coastal Ecosystems and Livelihoods held its second annual review in Diani, Kenya, from 2 to 4 December 2025. The meeting convened national project teams from Kenya, representatives of FAO, the Nairobi Convention, and… [Read More]
Humanitarian Needs Rise in Sudan Amid Kordofan Fighting
Since Sunday, over 1,000 people have been newly displaced from Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan, as well as the towns of Dilling and El Koaik. Many are seeking shelter in North and West Kordofan, Khartoum, and White Nile states. The ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces… [Read More]
Data-Driven Agricultural Planning Gains Momentum in Gabon
Gabon is taking significant steps to enhance data-driven agricultural investment and planning, with support from the Joint SDG Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). These efforts aim to strengthen evidence-based decision-making in agriculture and promote sustainable development across the country. From 16 to 19 June 2025, the Government of… [Read More]
Strengthening AMR Strategies in Angola: WHO Conducts Technical Mission
Angola recently enhanced its national response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a joint technical mission organized by the Ministry of Health, with specialized support from the World Health Organization (WHO). The mission involved experts from WHO Headquarters, the Regional Office for Africa, and the WHO Office in Angola, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity in AMR… [Read More]
FAO Backs Urban Forest Initiative with 80 Trees for 80-Year Celebration
Urban forests are vital to city life, offering more than aesthetic value—they improve community well-being, boost biodiversity, and enhance urban resilience to climate change. These green spaces help cities breathe, providing cleaner air, regulating temperatures, supporting mental health, and contributing to overall environmental quality. To celebrate its eightieth anniversary, the Food and Agriculture Organization of… [Read More]
Implementing Eco-Friendly Pest Control for Climate-Resilient Farming in Asia and the Pacific
Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, a 56-year-old rice farmer from Thanh Quoi commune in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta, has traditionally followed age-old rice cultivation methods passed down through generations. However, the intensifying impacts of climate change, including more frequent floods, droughts, saltwater intrusion, and invasive pests such as the fall armyworm, have severely threatened crop yields… [Read More]
Women in Montenegro Sustain Farms Despite Limited Land Rights
Women in Montenegro perform a significant share of the country’s agricultural work but remain largely excluded from land ownership and decision-making. Although they represent more than half of the workforce on family farms, only 12.9 percent hold ownership or secure rights to agricultural land. This disparity was highlighted in the new National Gender Profile of… [Read More]
One Health Workshop in Serbia Boosts Collaboration Across Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
Serbia advanced its health security and cross-sector collaboration during a two-day workshop titled “From theory to practice: Implementing the One Health approach holistically,” held in Belgrade on 1–2 December 2025. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in its role as the current chair of the Quadripartite, with support from… [Read More]
Innovative FAO Mesh Grid Technology Enhances Rural Energy Security in Jamaica
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Jamaica Country Office, hosted a webinar on Mesh Grid Systems for Innovative Rural Energy Communities (MIREC) on 15 December 2025. The virtual event brought together over 40 energy experts, policymakers, and development practitioners to explore resilient, low-emission rural energy planning. The session focused… [Read More]
Water Stress Intensifies: Renewable Water Per Person Falls 7% Over the Past Decade
Renewable water availability per person has declined by 7 percent over the past decade, while pressures on already scarce freshwater resources continue to increase, according to the 2025 AQUASTAT Water Data Snapshot released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The report provides an updated global overview of water availability and… [Read More]
Timor-Leste Launches Farm-to-School Program to Support Children’s Nutrition and Local Farmers
unaffordable for most households, the United Nations is supporting efforts to broaden the benefits of development. At Cossamar Primary School in Same, 500 students now receive school meals that include more protein and vegetables, improving both nutrition and classroom alertness. Similarly, at Betano Primary School on the southern coast, students benefit from balanced meals that… [Read More]
Protecting Mountains and Glaciers: FAO Marks International Mountain Day 2025
FAO celebrated International Mountain Day 2025 at its Rome headquarters under the theme “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond,” highlighting the critical role of mountains in sustaining life. The event launched a technical brief on glacier and mountain-related food and water security and announced the winners of the Mountain Future… [Read More]
FAO Unveils New Villages Recognition Initiative to Honor Rural Culture and Innovation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the Villages Recognition Initiative, a global effort celebrating the essential contribution of rural villages in advancing sustainable agrifood systems, conserving biodiversity, and preserving food traditions and local knowledge. Developed under FAO MuNe as part of the Organization’s 80th Anniversary, the initiative highlights how… [Read More]
Empowering Women in Bolivia: Marcia’s Role in Strengthening Amazonian Food Systems
In the northern Amazon of Bolivia, the community of El Chorro relies on the Brazil nut as the cornerstone of its economy and cultural identity. For generations, families have depended on the seasonal harvest, known locally as zafra, which runs from December to March, to sustain their livelihoods. Marcia Zela Tuno, president of the El… [Read More]
New FAO-WFP Tool Strengthens Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Settings
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a pioneering Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Risk Mapping Package for the Food Security Cluster, which coordinates food security responses during and after humanitarian crises in 34 operations worldwide. Developed under WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain’s two-year… [Read More]
Türkiye strengthens brucellosis control through One Health approach
Türkiye has taken a major step in combating brucellosis, a disease affecting both humans and animals, by hosting a national workshop from 26 to 28 November at the Pendik Veterinary Control Institute in Istanbul. The event brought together experts from animal and public health sectors to jointly assess Türkiye’s capacities for brucellosis control, emphasizing a… [Read More]
2026 Fishing Quotas: UK Gains £840m in Valuable Opportunities
The UK has successfully reached agreements with the EU, Norway, and other coastal states on fishing opportunities for 2026, securing access to over 520,000 tonnes of shared stocks, particularly for popular whitefish in the North Sea. These opportunities are valued at approximately £830 million, with additional multilateral consultations bringing the total UK fishing opportunities to… [Read More]
$10M FAO–Qatar Fund Initiative to Support Mine-Hit Rural Communities in Ukraine
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Qatar Fund for Development have launched a USD 10 million programme to support rural communities in Ukraine whose farmland has been compromised by landmines and explosive remnants of war. The initiative seeks to restore safe access to agricultural land, revive local livelihoods and strengthen… [Read More]
