Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat, undermining decades of medical progress and endangering the health of people, animals, plants, and ecosystems. Antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents that once reliably treated common infections are losing effectiveness, contributing to over a million deaths annually, with projections indicating a worsening impact in the coming decades. The… [Read More]
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How Agriculture Can Drive Climate Action: Turning Ambition Into Real Impact
Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia faces growing risks from climate change, affecting food production, rural livelihoods, and ecosystems. However, the sector also offers significant opportunities to advance low-emission and climate-resilient development. To strengthen regional cooperation and collective climate action, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened the Fourth Regional Climate… [Read More]
Samoa, FAO and China Partner to Boost Cocoa Value Chain Development
A new global project aimed at strengthening Samoa’s cocoa value chain was launched during an inception workshop jointly hosted by FAO and the Government of Samoa. Funded by China through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme, the initiative positions Samoa as a “demonstration country” whose progress and innovations will guide other Pacific Island nations. The project… [Read More]
FAO Report: Disasters Cause $3.26 Trillion Losses in Global Agriculture Over Three Decades
Disasters have caused an estimated $3.26 trillion in global agricultural losses over the past 33 years, averaging $99 billion annually, roughly 4 percent of global agricultural GDP, according to the FAO’s 2025 report on the Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security. The report highlights how droughts, floods, pests, storms, and marine heatwaves have… [Read More]
Chile’s Indigenous Agricultural Landscapes Earn Global Heritage Recognition
Two traditional agricultural landscapes in Chile—shaped over centuries by the knowledge and practices of Indigenous communities in the northern Andean highlands and the southern mountain ranges—have been officially recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). With these additions, Chile now has three GIAHS… [Read More]
FAO Hosts 17th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting for West Africa in Abidjan
West Africa is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change, facing recurrent droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall that exacerbate insecurity, pressure on natural resources, and poverty. These compounding shocks have negatively impacted agricultural performance and worsened food insecurity, which currently affects over 34 million people across the region. In response to these challenges,… [Read More]
European Union Unveils Plan to Boost Sri Lanka’s Agri-Food Investments
The European Union-funded CIRCULAR project has launched an Access to Finance Strategy to promote Circular Economy investments in Sri Lanka’s food sector. The strategy was presented during an event on 28 October at the Granbell Hotel in Colombo, which included the launch of the Diagnostic and Strategy Report titled “Financing Circular Economy Investments in the… [Read More]
Advancing Decent Work in Malaysia’s Blue Economy through EU-Funded Ship to Shore Rights Initiative
The Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia: Safe Migration for Decent Work in the Blue Economy programme has officially extended its operations to Malaysia, aiming to strengthen labour rights and promote safe migration within the fishing, seafood processing, and aquaculture sectors. Implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the European Union (EU),… [Read More]
New FAO-WFP Report Highlights Rising Risk of Acute Food Insecurity in 16 Crisis Hotspots
A new joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warns that acute food insecurity is rapidly worsening in 16 global hunger hotspots, putting millions at risk of famine. The report highlights that time is running out to prevent widespread starvation as conflict,… [Read More]
Boosting Agrifood SMEs: TERRA Programme Enhances Financing Opportunities
Rome – Privately-owned micro, small, and medium agrifood enterprises (MSMEs) in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and Türkiye now have improved access to financing through TERRA, a new programme launched by Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the European Union. TERRA, which stands for “Transforming… [Read More]
FAO and Pan-African Parliament Collaborate to Enhance Africa’s Food Security and Nutrition Policies
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, has launched a two-day capacity development workshop titled “Legislating the Right to Adequate Food.” The workshop, organized under the Pan-African Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security… [Read More]
New Employment Policy in Namibia Aims to Address Jobless Growth and Boost Decent Work
The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, recently held a policy dialogue under the theme “The jobless growth puzzle: Can Namibia unlock inclusive prosperity?” The event brought together senior government officials, economists, representatives of business and workers’ organizations, and university students to discuss how Namibia can transition from jobless… [Read More]
Zimbabwe’s Rural Transformation: Scaling Innovation to Strengthen Food Security
In rural Zimbabwe, a transformative agricultural revolution is underway, reshaping the lives of smallholder farmers. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are helping farmers grow food year-round, access markets, and build resilience. Supported by the Government of Zimbabwe, the European Union, the Fleming Fund, the African Development Bank, the… [Read More]
Malawi’s Youth Gain New Opportunities Through FAO–UNFPA Partnership
In Mchinji District, Malawi, 18-year-old Kherena Medson exemplifies how targeted opportunities can transform young lives. Once forced to leave school due to financial difficulties, Kherena now runs a thriving poultry enterprise, supports her family, and has resumed her education, thanks to the FAO–UNFPA joint project “Action for Teen Mothers and Adolescent Girls and Boys,” supported… [Read More]
Women Farmers Drive Zambia’s Cassava Transformation with Climate-Smart Practices
In Kasama District, northern Zambia, Maureen Bwalya has transformed her two-hectare cassava farm into a model of climate-smart agriculture, turning a traditionally low-yield crop into a source of increased income and resilience for her family. Through the European Union-funded Sustainable Intensification of Farming Systems in Zambia (SIFAZ) Project, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization… [Read More]
Building Resilience: Eswatini’s Women and Youth Farmers Benefit from FAO Initiative
In Eswatini, youth and women farmers are transforming smallholder agriculture with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Technical Cooperation Project (TCP/ESW/3903). The initiative is helping young farmers move from subsistence to commercial production, strengthen resilience against climate shocks, and access new markets through innovative agricultural practices. In… [Read More]
Zimbabwe’s Tilapia Sector Gets a Boost as FAO Hands Over Improved Broodstock
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has handed over high-quality tilapia broodstock to the Henderson Research Station in Mazowe, Zimbabwe, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s aquaculture seed systems and enhancing fish production capacity. The initiative, carried out under FAO’s Technical Support to Enhance Fish Breeding and Production in… [Read More]
How Digital Innovation Is Empowering Albania’s Rural Future
Across the diverse landscapes of Albania, a significant digital transformation is reshaping rural life and agriculture. Farmers, especially women and youth, are adopting new technologies that are redefining traditional practices and improving productivity. From precision farming in Korça to peer learning in Manëz, communities are embracing digital innovation to exchange knowledge and modernize their work…. [Read More]
FAO supports Malawi in enhancing fish value chains for better nutrition and community income
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and local fisheries cooperatives, is scaling up fish-based products to enhance school feeding programs, improve child nutrition, and create income-generating opportunities for small-scale aquatic food producers. The “Linking Small-Scale Aquatic Food Producers to the School… [Read More]
Stepwise Agribusiness Programme Transforms Mozambique’s Smallholder Farmers into Agripreneurs
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Mozambique and the European Union, is helping smallholder farmers transition from subsistence farming to inclusive agribusiness through the PROMOVE Agribiz programme. Implemented in Nampula and Zambézia provinces, the initiative strengthens rural resilience and food security by… [Read More]
FAO Supports Seychelles in Eco-Friendly Sandfish Farming for Food Security and Marine Conservation
Seychelles is advancing sustainable sandfish aquaculture to protect fragile marine ecosystems while generating new economic opportunities for coastal communities. With wild sea cucumber stocks under pressure from overharvesting, the initiative supports the country’s blue economy agenda by reducing dependence on natural populations and promoting environmentally responsible livelihoods. The programme, highlighted at the 19th FAO Subregional… [Read More]
South Africa Enhances Rural Livestock Care by Training Veterinary Paraprofessionals
Johannesburg, South Africa is enhancing rural livelihoods and livestock health through a pioneering programme that equips veterinary paraprofessionals with clinical, business, and entrepreneurial skills. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with national partners, the initiative enables Animal Health Technicians to establish Primary Animal Healthcare businesses that deliver… [Read More]
Biological Solutions Boost Maize Production as Tanzania Tackles Fall Armyworm
The United Republic of Tanzania is advancing sustainable pest management through the deployment of indigenous biological control agents to combat Fall Armyworm, a pest that has caused over USD 300 million in agricultural losses since its arrival in the country. With support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), scientists and… [Read More]
