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
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
Publications
Publications
Afghanistan: Project Highlights - OSRO/AFG/215/USA
10/2023
The Government of the United States of America contributed USD 30 million to improve the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable smallholder farming...
Publications
Tonga: Project Highlights -OSRO/TON/201/USA
10/2023
The Government of the United States of America contributed USD 300 000 to improve the food safety and security and sustainable livelihoods of communities...
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Publications
Afghanistan: Impact of Anticipatory Action
10/2023
This study documents the outcome of Anticipatory Action initiatives implemented in January 2021 in Samangan Province, Afghanistan to reduce the impact...
Multimedia
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...