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
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories

News
FAO urges swift action as La Niña threatens global food security
20/09/2024

The Organization’s Anticipatory Action Plan outlines ways to safeguard millions of people at risk in view of the climate phenomenon’s potential devastating...

Publications
Publications
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) – Anticipatory Action window
09/2024

he Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is facing a socioeconomic crisis that continues to drive food insecurity, leaving 4.4 million people in rural and...

Publications
Colombia: Belgium's contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) – Anticipatory Action window
09/2024

Colombia is currently transitioning from the El Niño phenomenon to La Niña, which brings significant climate challenges such as heavy rainfall, floods...

Publications
La Niña: Anticipatory Action and Response Plan, September–December 2024
09/2024

Following the 2023−2024 El Niño event and the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral state, La Niña (ENSO cool phase) is anticipated to...

Multimedia
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...

Video
Transforming Agrifood Systems to Consolidate Peace in Colombia
19/09/2024

In the aftermath of conflict, two remarkable women in Colombia are finding strength and empowerment through an innovative project: Territorial Transformation,...