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
Saving lives, time and money: Evidence from anticipatory action - May 2025
05/2025
In the context of an existential funding crisis, soaring levels of humanitarian need and a spiralling number of extreme weather events, each dollar...
Publications
Nepal: Flood impact assessment
11/2024
The rainfall on 26 and 27 September 2024 was identified as the heaviest ever recorded in Nepal's history.
Publications
Myanmar earthquake: Urgent call for assistance
04/2025
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025 caused widespread devastation across key agricultural regions, severely disrupting...
Multimedia
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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...