Seed systems in emergencies

13/09/2022

This animated video explains the significance of seed systems in emergency context and why it is crucial to strengthen and rebuild seed systems after disaster. The video gives examples from a project in response to cyclones Idai and Kenneth in southern African countries in 2019.

North West and South West crisis in Cameroon: Resilience in the face of local hardship

09/09/2022

Njeni Melisa Ojong, a beneficiary of the Emergency livelihoods and nutrition support to vulnerable populations SWNW crisis explains how FAO support has enabled her to regain financial stability and food security after fleeing her crisis-affected locality to the city of Buea.

Humanitarian Assistance to drought effected pastoralists in Kenya

09/09/2022

Kenya is facing its third La Niña induced drought in a decade. An estimated 3.1 million people are facing acute food insecurity and in need of humanitarian assistance.

FAO, working with the Government of Pakistan to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease

09/09/2022

FAO is working with the Government of Pakistan to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Economic losses from FMD can be over USD 300 per infected animal, resulting in USD 692 million.

Anticipatory Action helps Bangladeshi farmers cope with extreme weather

02/09/2022

Heavy monsoon rains & water flowing downstream triggered devastating #flash floods in Bangladesh.