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
Sri Lanka: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 1
06/2023
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a first assessment conducted between September and November 2022 in...
Publications
Disease reporting: Notes for private veterinarians in Myanmar
05/2023
A sensitive and effective disease surveillance system, providing early warning of outbreaks, is essential for effective control, reporting and communication...
Publications
Afghanistan: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 6
05/2023
This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a sixth-round assessment conducted between January and February 2023...
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...