Asia and the Pacific
Asia and the Pacific are highly exposed to climate-induced disasters and weather extremes, as well as transboundary plant pests and animal diseases. Compounding the situation are conflicts, economic crises, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and of the war in Ukraine. These factors are aggravating agricultural production and food insecurity in countries across the region.
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Earthquake in Myanmar: As the planting season nears, FAO scales up emergency response for farmers
11/04/2025
FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods
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Europe and Central Asia: To feed the population, sustainable water management is essential, UN report says
02/04/2025
From FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
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Japan contributes $11.9 million to scale up FAO’s emergency and resilience activities
21/02/2025
The funding will support 14 critical projects across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Publications
Publications
Nepal: Flood impact assessment
11/2024
The rainfall on 26 and 27 September 2024 was identified as the heaviest ever recorded in Nepal's history.
Publications
Myanmar earthquake: Urgent call for assistance
04/2025
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025 caused widespread devastation across key agricultural regions, severely disrupting...
Publications
Delivering shock-responsive social protection to farmers and fishers in the Philippines
04/2025
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines faces persistent socioeconomic and environmental challenges. In 2020,...
Multimedia
Photo Collection
Afghanistan: Data Collection: Face-to-face household surveys
06/01/2025
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Video
Community Perspectives on Anticipatory Action in the Asia and the Pacific Region
17/03/2025
When disasters strike, communities are often the first to act to protect their families and neighbours. In response to the increasing frequency and...
Video
FAO in Action: Helping Mongolia’s Herders Build Resilience Against the Dzud
06/02/2025
Mongolia’s harsh winter conditions, known as dzud, threaten the livelihoods of thousands of herders, leading to devastating losses in livestock. In...