FAO emergencies and resilience

Asia and the Pacific

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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
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report
16/05/2025

In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while...

News
Earthquake in Myanmar: As the planting season nears, FAO scales up emergency response for farmers
11/04/2025

FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods

News
Europe and Central Asia: To feed the population, sustainable water management is essential, UN report says
02/04/2025

From FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

Publications
Publications
Myanmar: Belgium's contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA)
05/2025

Through the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA), the Government of Belgium contributed USD 350 000 to the Food and Agriculture...

Publications
Afghanistan: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 10
05/2025

This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of the tenth-round assessment conducted in February 2025 in Afghanistan.

Publications
Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) – Annual report 2024
05/2025

The Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) enables the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to take rapid...

Multimedia
Video
Community Perspectives on Anticipatory Action in the Asia and the Pacific Region
17/03/2025

When disasters strike, communities are often the first to act to protect their families and neighbours. In response to the increasing frequency and...

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...