Highlights:

• The passing of Cyclone Harold on 6 April 2020 caused extensive damage to the agriculture sector, including losses of main staples and export crops.
• About half of the total population is estimated to be in need of assistance due to the impact of the cyclone.
• International food and agriculture assistance is urgently needed to avoid the deterioration of the local food security situation.
• COVID-19 prevention measures may hamper the timely delivery of humanitarian aid. Necessary measures need to be taken to avoid this.
• FAO is working with the Vanuatu authorities to restore agricultural production and rebuild livelihoods.