Zambia is enhancing climate resilience and sustainable food systems by integrating behavioural science into climate-smart agriculture training and extension services. Through collaboration between the Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in Zambia (SIFAZ) and FACE-NDC projects, the initiative supports smallholder farmers in adopting climate-smart technologies and sustainable intensification practices at scale. The approach, which combines climate education,… [Read More]
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Enhancing Team Collaboration: FAO Pilot Training Boosts Programme, Operations, and Administration Integration in Dakar
The Subregional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for West Africa in Dakar hosted its first-ever pilot training session from October 27 to 29, 2025, organized by the FAO Finance Division (CSF). The training aimed to enhance collaboration between Programme, Operations, and Administration teams to ensure more effective project… [Read More]
Building Resilient Seed Systems in Comoros to Enhance Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the African Development Bank, is supporting Comoros in developing a resilient national seed system to reduce dependence on imports and enhance food security. Through the SEPAREF project, the country is laying the foundation for sustainable, climate-adapted agriculture across its islands. Comoros faces… [Read More]
Banda Chibia Dam in Angola: Driving Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Innovation
In southern Angola, where recurrent droughts have long threatened food security and livelihoods, the Banda Chibia Dam is providing a transformative solution. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Angola and the European Union, the project delivers sustainable water management that supports climate-smart agriculture… [Read More]
Advancing Agricultural Standards in Botswana to Improve Food Safety and Trade
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with Botswana’s Ministry of Entrepreneurship, has successfully scaled up Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) across priority value chains, enhancing food safety, market competitiveness, and sustainable agricultural production. This initiative represents a significant step toward transforming Botswana’s agrifood systems. Implemented… [Read More]
Nature-Based Horticulture in Eswatini Enhances Climate Resilience and Supports Rural Communities
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Eswatini and the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD), is supporting smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart horticulture solutions that improve food security, strengthen resilience, and create economic opportunities in rural communities. The initiative equips farmers with protected cultivation technologies, including… [Read More]
Lesotho Accelerates Potato Value Chain Development to Strengthen Food Security
The Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Potato Lesotho Association, is scaling up potato production to enhance food security, improve rural livelihoods, and strengthen climate resilience. Under the One Country One Priority Product initiative, potatoes have been identified as a strategic agricultural commodity,… [Read More]
Gabon Expands Commercial Aquaculture with FAO Support
The FAO Sub-Regional Office in Gabon, in partnership with the Gabonese government, organized a three-day seminar on the formulation and manufacture of extruded fish feed, aiming to strengthen the development of commercial aquaculture in the country. This initiative built on the achievements of the technical cooperation project TCP/GAB/3803, which focused on improving the availability of… [Read More]
Climate-Smart Farmer Field Schools in Madagascar Enhance Child Nutrition and Community Learning
Madagascar is enhancing community-based nutrition and climate-smart agriculture through Farmer Field Schools (FFS), supporting households with young children to adopt healthier diets, diversify food production, and strengthen resilience. Implemented in the Vatovavy Region, the initiative targets families with children under two years old, equipping them with practical agricultural skills and nutrition knowledge to reduce child… [Read More]
Climate-Smart Practices Transform Small-Scale Fisheries in Namibia
Namibia is advancing climate-smart and inclusive development in small-scale fisheries through innovative post-harvest practices that empower coastal and riverine communities. Under FAO’s Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines Phase 2, the country is enhancing value addition, promoting gender equality, and strengthening adaptive governance to build resilient, equitable food systems while improving livelihoods across its fishing communities. This approach… [Read More]
Mauritius Encourages Goat Milk Production to Strengthen Nutrition and Rural Economy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Extension Institute (FAREI), is supporting smallholder farmers in Mauritius to adopt sustainable dairy goat production practices. The initiative aims to improve nutrition, diversify income sources, and create economic opportunities for rural communities. Farmers receive technical guidance, training, and… [Read More]
Building Resilient Agrifood Systems: Zimbabwe Adopts Digital and Climate-Smart Innovations
Zimbabwe is accelerating the transformation of its agrifood systems by implementing a range of digital and climate-smart innovations aimed at strengthening food security, boosting productivity, and enhancing resilience to climate shocks. With coordinated support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the country is advancing solar-powered irrigation systems, digital early-warning platforms,… [Read More]
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Cooperative Development Through Institutional Capacity Building and Training
Saudi Arabia has taken another significant step toward strengthening its cooperative sector through institutional development and capacity-building initiatives. As part of the ongoing “Fostering Cooperative Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” project, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) and the Cooperative Societies Council… [Read More]
FAO Leads Efforts to Strengthen Biodiversity Governance at Landmark Gaborone Summit
Conflict and Access Restrictions Drive Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in South Sudan
The United Nations has warned that South Sudan is facing a worsening food and nutrition crisis that could escalate further without urgent humanitarian intervention. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, over half of the population—approximately 7.56 million people—are projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger during the 2026… [Read More]
Sudan Faces Famine in El Fasher and Kadugli, While Hunger Eases in Peaceful Areas
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF have warned that famine conditions have been confirmed in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kadugli, where conflict and siege have cut communities off from humanitarian aid and food supplies. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report highlights stark contrasts across the… [Read More]
Nations Mobilize Global Partnerships to Strengthen National Programs Against Hunger and Poverty
Several countries have unveiled ambitious national programs to fight hunger and poverty through a new model of coordinated international cooperation. During the First Leaders’ Meeting of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty in Doha, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kenya, and Zambia presented detailed implementation plans supported by international financial institutions, bilateral donors, UN agencies, and philanthropic… [Read More]
Joint Quadripartite Statement Highlights Africa’s Commitment to the One Health Approach
On the occasion of One Health Day 2025, the Regional Representatives and Directors in Africa from the Quadripartite Regional Coordination Group—comprising the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)—reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing the One Health approach. This approach… [Read More]
Strengthening Crisis Preparedness: Anticipatory Action Frameworks in West and Central Africa
The first Regional Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action in West and Central Africa concluded in Dakar with a strong commitment from regional and international stakeholders to act earlier and more collaboratively in addressing recurring crises. Held from 28 to 30 October 2025, the event gathered over 150 participants, including representatives from national governments, civil society,… [Read More]
FAO Leads Efforts to Strengthen Biodiversity Governance at Landmark Gaborone Summit
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) took part in the inaugural Biodiversity Summit for Africa held in Gaborone, Botswana, from November 2–5, 2025. The summit brought together African governments, experts, and development partners to accelerate efforts toward biodiversity protection and sustainable food systems across the continent. FAO played a leading role… [Read More]
FAO Warns: Land Degradation Threatens Food Security for 1.7 Billion People Worldwide
The latest State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2025 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that approximately 1.7 billion people worldwide live in areas where crop yields are declining due to human-induced land degradation. This escalating crisis is silently undermining agricultural productivity and threatening ecosystem health, with profound implications for global food… [Read More]
Ceasefire in Gaza Opens Path for Agricultural Recovery and Land Access
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) have released new geospatial data revealing widespread and escalating damage to the agricultural sector in the Gaza Strip. The analysis highlights extensive destruction of cropland, greenhouses, irrigation wells, and agricultural infrastructure that are critical for food production and… [Read More]
FAO Boosts Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sustainable Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its commitment to transforming agrifood systems by integrating Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) measures into its programmes. This initiative was highlighted during the Zimbabwe Emergency Food Production Project (ZEFPP) exit and sustainability strategy development workshop, where FAO collaborated with implementing partners… [Read More]
