Engaging communities is at the heart of FAO’s emergency and resilience work. In the field of anticipatory action—where the window between a warning and a potential hazard is often very short—community participation is critical to ensure that interventions are tailored, timely, inclusive and effective.
Droughts, floods, fires, desertification and extreme weather conditions all threaten agriculture and food security.
Engaging communities is at the heart of FAO’s emergency and resilience work. In the field of anticipatory action—where the window between a warning and a potential hazard is often very short—community participation is critical to ensure that interventions are tailored, timely, inclusive and effective.
The conflict in the Gaza Strip has devastated cropland, livestock, and fisheries, leaving communities without the means to produce food. While recent deliveries of aid and limited commercial goods have eased some shortages, food availability and access remain far below current needs.