FAO publishes a synthesis of existing evidence that shows how social protection supports climate adaptation and mitigation Rome- The latest research conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals that social protection can foster economic inclusion of small-scale producers in the face of climate change. Drawing on...

This is an excerpt of an opinion article written by Marco Knowles, FAO Social Protection Team Leader. You can access the complete article on Inter Press Service (IPS).  The Spanish version of this article is also available. Climate change is exacerbating inequalities between and within countries, disproportionately affecting poor households in rural...

New study shows how the effects of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age .

These factsheets will help support and inform better programmes and interventions worldwide that enhance the resilience of rural livelihoods by strengthening social protection systems. Check out the complete list of factsheets available: Addressing negative socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through social protection in Viet Nam. Supporting incomes and livelihoods with cash assistance...

The Meeting was the first major event of Brazil’s 2024 G20 presidency, which features hunger, sustainable development and global governance as the key priorities. President Lula da Silva of Brazil has also set up a task force with the intention of establishing a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty by...