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.
News
News
FAO’s new Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal seeks $2.5 billion to support 100 million people in 54 countries
03/12/2025
Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience
News
Disasters cost global agriculture $3.26 trillion over three decades, FAO report reveals
14/11/2025
New FAO study shows how digital solutions are empowering farmers and fishers to prevent losses and build resilient agrifood systems
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News
New FAO-WFP report warns of shrinking window to prevent millions more people facing acute food insecurity in 16 hotspots
12/11/2025
Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises
Publications
Publications
Philippines: Project Highlights – OSRO/PHI/077/JPN
08/2024
The Government of Japan contributed USD 1 851 851 to improve the rice and corn production of smallholder farmers in the Philippines through efficient...
Publications
Afghanistan: Project Highlights – OSRO/AFG/210/JCA
08/2024
The Government of Japan contributed USD 12 843 911 to improve the livelihoods and food security of 81 400 farming, livestock-keeping and landless households...
Publications
Bangladesh: Cyclone Remal and northeastern floods – Urgent call for assistance
08/2024
On 26 May 2024, Cyclone Remal struck Bangladesh, unleashing severe floods and landslides across several districts.
Multimedia
Photo Collection
Afghanistan: Launch of seed commercialization initiative via electronic vouchers
03/12/2025
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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...