Publications
The Niger: Response overview - March 2020
03/2020
Increased insecurity and intercommunal conflict in the Niger have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities linked to the effects of natural disasters, epidemic diseases, plant pests and structural issues, causing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the country.
Nigeria: Better yields for FAO-supported farmers
03/2020
Northeastern Nigeria has faced significant instability for over a decade due to an armed insurgency. More than 1.8 million people remain displaced by the crisis across Adamawa,
Guidance note: Risk communication and community engagement
03/2020
Information is a form of assistance in itself. Access to accurate information can allow people to make informed decisions to protect themselves.
FAO in the 2020 humanitarian appeals
03/2020
For the past three years the number of people facing acute food insecurity has been persistently above 100 million. Conflict and insecurity are the main drivers of hunger, exacerbated by climate shocks and economic instability. Many countries are facing a combination of two or all of these drivers at the same time, resulting in major food crises.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers and vulnerable populations
03/2020
Despite its vast natural resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still experiencing the second largest food crisis in the world after Yemen.
Desert Locust crisis: Appeal for rapid response and anticipatory action in the Greater Horn of Africa January–December 2020
02/2020
The worst desert locust outbreak in decades is underway in the Greater Horn of Africa, where tens of thousands of hectares of cropland and pasture have been damaged in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, with potentially severe consequences for agriculture-based livelihoods in contexts where food security is already fragile.
Yemen: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Five years of unrelenting conflict and a severe economic decline in Yemen have deepened humanitarian needs. Millions of Yemenis endure the consequences of the protracted conflict amplified by hunger and disease outbreaks, which continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.
Somalia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Since 2016, Somalia has faced climate shocks for eight back-to-back agricultural seasons. From drought to floods and cyclones, these have been increasingly frequent and exacerbated by plant pest outbreaks, including a recent and serious upsurge in desert locusts. This all further undermines the food security, nutrition and coping capacities of millions of already vulnerable people.
Mali: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Conflict, floods, drought, locust and epidemics continue to be the main drivers of the humanitarian crisis in Mali, which caused the situation to further deteriorate in 2019, affecting the livelihoods of populations mainly in the regions of Menaka, Mopti, Ségou and Timbuktu.
South Sudan: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
A combination of severe flooding, dry spells, insecurity, disease and pests, the economic crisis, the effects of COVID-19, limited access to basic services and the cumulative effects of prolonged asset depletion and loss of livelihoods continues to drive food insecurity across South Sudan.
Central African Republic: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
The Central African Republic has been experiencing a complex humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of the armed conflict in 2013. Population displacement and violence in an already fragile context have seriously affected the food security of vulnerable populations.
Burundi: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Burundi remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with severe food insecurity affecting nearly one in two households. Recurrent natural disasters and epidemic diseases have affected the livelihoods and resilience of the most vulnerable populations.
Myanmar: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Displacement driven by conflict, inter-communal tensions and exposure to natural disasters characterize the humanitarian needs in Myanmar, particularly in Chin, Kachin, Rakhine and Shan states, where the most urgent humanitarian needs are felt. Intensified militarization and migration, and escalation of armed conflict increased risks of protection violations and sparked new and secondary displacements.
Ethiopia: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
More than 80 percent of people in Ethiopia rely on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods. Yet increasing climate disasters, poor rainfall and plant pest outbreaks have left rural communities highly vulnerable to food insecurity.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Lengthy dry spells, floods and typhoons are driving crop yield losses and reducing the availability of food.
Cameroon: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Cameroon remains affected by three major crises, namely the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North, the Central African refugees in the eastern part of the country, and the crisis in the North-West and South-West regions.
Iraq: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Protracted displacement, political uncertainty, insecurity and climate disasters are driving humanitarian needs in Iraq, as the country strives to rebuild its key sectors. The unpredictable situation is disrupting access to basic services, destroying livelihoods and leading to increased protection risks. Restoring agriculture should be a key component of reconstruction efforts.
Haiti: Humanitarian Response Plan 2019–2020
02/2020
Throughout 2019, Haiti was marked by major natural disasters that add to the effects of those experienced during the past ten years, the cholera epidemic, and the deteriorating socio-political and economic situation.
Libya: Humanitarian Response Plan 2020
02/2020
Libya’s ongoing protracted crisis is driven by political instability and economic volatility. Spikes in conflict and ongoing insecurity have led to significant social and economic consequences and high levels of displacement that disrupt markets, limit purchasing power, and undermine resilience and food security.