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
Afghanistan: FAO and Asian Development Bank advance $100 million initiative to boost food security and resilience
29/01/2026
Project to support more than one million Afghans in restoring livelihoods and withstanding future shocks
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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
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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
Publications
Publications
Sri Lanka: Project Highlights - OSRO/SRL/203/NZE
03/2024
The Government of New Zealand contributed USD 149 650 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to improve the nutritious food...
Publications
Viet Nam: Addressing negative socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through social protection
02/2024
In late April 2021, Viet Nam faced its fourth wave of COVID-19, with over 895 000 new cases reported (FAO, 2022).
Publications
Bangladesh: Project Highlights – OSRO/BGD/008/WFP
02/2024
The World Food Programme contributed USD 1.5 million to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the livelihoods and food security of 4 250 farming households...
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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...