FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
FAO in Asia and the Pacific has four regional priority areas of work that deliver meaningful support to our Member Nations, helping them achieve impactful results leading to better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all – leaving no one behind. A further series of FAO Corporate Initiatives that provide country-owned and country-led solutions, such as the Digital Village Initiative, Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the One Country One Priority Product Initiative and the Green Cities Initiative, deliver great impact and are highly popular with our Members in Asia and the Pacific.
Highlights
Regional Priorities
FAO in the Asia and Pacific region has four Regional Priorities to implement consolidated actions effectively and efficiently while promoting digitalization of the agriculture sector and rural communities.
International Year of the Woman Farmer
The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026).
Feature Stories
Betting on herding and herself
In Nepal’s highlands, a young herder is building a livelihood from yak cheese and a decision not to leave
Events
6/10
2026
Policy Dialogue: Agrifood Systems Transformation in Asia and the Pacific
06/10/2026
Each year, World Food Day (WFD) unites us all in a global effort to raise awareness of hunger and inspire action for the future of food, people, and the planet.
The 2026 Asia-Pacific re...
23/9
2026
Regional Virtual Workshop on Generating Scientific Evidence for the Establishment of Codex Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticide Residues
Virtual Event, 23/09/2026
Pesticides play an important role in agricultural production and food security, but pesticide residues in food and feed must be effectively managed to protect consumers and support international trade. The Codex Alimentarius Commission establishes m...
Featured Publication
Regional Initiatives
Global Initiatives
Multimedia
Healthy Forests Feed the Future
29/05/2026
Healthy forests are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions across Asia and the Pacific region.
Mr Alue Dohong is the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), effective 15 May 2025.
38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (#APRC38)
20–24 April 2026
Contact
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Maliwan Mansion
Phra Atit Road
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Phone: (+66 2) 697 4000
Fax: (+66 2) 697 4445
E-mail: [email protected]