When disasters strike, communities are often the first to act to protect their families and neighbours. In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, FAO is working with communities across the Asia-Pacific region to protect livelihoods and strengthen community resilience by implementing anticipatory action measures.
In Cameroon, FAO and the European Union supported flood-affected populations in the Logone Birni commune, through the implementation of anticipatory actions.
FAO’s Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) plays a critical role in advancing animal health and global health security in Asia and the Pacific.
The Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia ‘Ugbaad’ project, named for "hope," in Somali is a transformative initiative aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods, and enhancing food security for over 2 million Somalis.
First detected in Bhutan in May 2021, African swine fever outbreaks have affected pig farmers across multiple districts, especially in the south.