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
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026: “Resilience Starts at Home: protecting agricultural livelihoods where risk is felt first”
08/10/2026
FAO supports locally led action to reduce disaster risks and strengthen rural livelihoods
News
European Union and FAO join forces to boost climate resilience of agrifood systems in Afghanistan
13/09/2026
EUR 5 million initiative will connect farmers, agribusinesses and markets, drive innovation and create rural jobs across agricultural value chains
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News
Nepal floods damage 1,800 hectares of crops and kill thousands of livestock
10/09/2026
In this interview, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, outlines the impact of the floods on rural communities and the urgent path towards agricultural...
Publications
Publications
Pakistan: Floods response update, February 2023
03/2023
Rural communities of Pakistan were among the hardest hit by the devastating floods of June–August 2022.
Publications
Identification, Delivery and Empowerment Application (IDEA): An FAO ecosystem of applications to power livelihoods and agricultural assistance in food crisis contexts
03/2025
The Identification, Delivery and Empowerment Application (IDEA) is a digital ecosystem of applications developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Publications
Mongolia: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) – Anticipatory Action window
01/2023
In Mongolia, the frequency, intensity and unpredictability of weather extremes such as the harsh winter (dzud), drought, snow and dust storms, heavy...
Multimedia
Video
How life-saving agricultural support is helping communities rebuild in Myanmar
14/09/2026
Thanks to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund, FAO provided life-saving agricultural assistance in the most vulnerable areas of the country, coupled with...
Photo Collection
Bangladesh: Life-saving slope stabilization in Rohingya refugee camps
22/09/2026
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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...