FAO emergencies and resilience

Latin America and the Caribbean

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Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s second most disaster-prone region. Recurrent climatic shocks and natural disasters add to transboundary animal disease outbreaks, conflict and political unrest, structural poverty and the economic consequences of COVID-19. These factors continue to aggravate food insecurity and the degradation of livelihoods. FAO’s work in the region mainly focuses on addressing the immediate needs of affected populations by restoring their production activities and agricultural livelihoods.

News
News
FAO emergency food production support helps vulnerable Haitian families produce food and meet urgent needs
17/09/2026

From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

News
FAO receives USD 8 million to support rural families affected by conflict and climate-related shocks in Colombia
06/07/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean...

News
FAO drives emergency production response to protect food security for 20,000 people in Honduras' Dry Corridor
30/06/2026

With funding from the Regional Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...

Publications
Publications
Subregional Central America – Hurricane Julia and torrential rains: Urgent call for assistance
01/2023

For the first time in history, northern Central America suffered a third consecutive year of La Niña events.

Publications
Cuba: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA)
11/2022

On 27 September 2022, Category 3 Hurricane Ian hit the western region of Cuba with strong winds, significant storm surge and coastal flooding.

Publications
Colombia: DIEM – Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief, round 3
11/2022

This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a third-round assessment conducted between July and August 2022 in...

Multimedia
Video
FAO Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal 2026
15/12/2025

A turning point for food security.

Video
FAO emergency livelihoods program in Venezuela
15/07/2024

FAO Emergency and Resilience Program in Venezuela integrates the social, technical-productive and financial dimensions to guarantee access to food for...