Multi-disciplinary approach based on strong technical expertise in development

FAO, with other UN agencies, research and training institutions and governments, helps countries prevent, mitigate against and preparing for disasters in the agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry sectors.

FAO technical units help these activities in areas such as:

• animal production and plant protection
• seed and plant genetic resources
• agricultural management, marketing and  finance
• forest and coastal management, and safety at sea
• food security information and early warning systems
• guides on vulnerability, food security and nutrition

Relief and rehabilitation programmes are managed by FAO’s Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division, and an emergency coordination unit is often established to manage the Organization’s local response.

A multidisciplinary approach, with emergency operations specialists and technical experts, ensures FAO’s expertise is used to prepare for and respond to emergencies.