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
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Humanitarian Response Plan 2022-2023
07/2023

In the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the socioeconomic crisis continues to drive food insecurity – the most pressing challenge for the population.

Publications
Paraguay: Appeal for funds
06/2023

Paraguay is facing extreme drought, which is particularly critical in the Chaco region – the country’s largest, least populated, most remote and arid...

Publications
Global: Project Highlights - OSRO/GLO/027/USA
05/2023

The project entitled “Supporting Food Security and Livelihoods Cluster coordination in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)” funded by the Government of...

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...