Multi-disciplinary approach based on strong technical expertise in development

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

FAO technical units help these activities in areas such as:

• crop and livestock production
• animal and plant pests and diseases
• agricultural management, marketing and  finance
• forest and coastal management, and safety at sea
• food security information and early warning systems
• food security and nutrition
• climate change adaption
• land and water management 

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.