The human food chain is continuously threatened by the increasing number of outbreaks of transboundary animal and plant pests and diseases, including aquatic and forest pests and diseases, and food safety and radiation events. Through the Food Chain Crisis Management Framework [...]

In the 23rd issue of the Food Chain Crisis (FCC) Early Warning Bulletin covering the period between April and June 2017, FCC threats are expected to occur in the regions of Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe where they will be either persisting within [...]

The human food chain is under continued threat from an alarming increase in the number of outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases (TADs). Considering the resurgence of certain animal diseases, and persistent threats posed by TADs, a strong emphasis is needed [...]

The Global Early Warning – Early Action (EWEA) report is part of FAO’s EWEA system, which translates forecasts and early warnings into anticipatory action. EWEA enables FAO to act early before disasters have happened and to mitigate or even prevent [...]

In Bolivia, seasonal flooding is common in the lowland and low slope (1 percent) department of Beni, where some of the most important rivers converge. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) identified the important practice of [...]