Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024

27/01/2025

Latin America and the Caribbean have seen a decline in hunger and food insecurity for two years, driven by social protection programs and post-COVID recovery. However, disparities persist, especially among women, rural populations, and vulnerable groups. The region is unlikely to meet most nutrition targets, and healthy diets remain expensive. Climate variability is increasing in the region, affecting food security across availability, access, utilization, and stability.

From vision to reality: the transformative impact of the AgriFood Systems Transformation Accelerator in Suriname.

01/01/2025

A Provisional Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Sustainable Use and Management of Plastics in Agriculture

01/01/2025

In response to the recommendations of the 28th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG 28), subsequently endorsed by the 171st Session of the FAO Council and the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference.

Farmer Field School Guidance Document

01/01/2025

This FFS Guidance Document focuses on the process and critical decisions that are necessary when starting a new FFS programme, and guides the reader through the essential steps required to establish a solid basis for such programmes, in tune with the specific local conditions.

Innovative financing and sustainable investments for the transformation of agrifood systems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean.

01/01/2025

Driving innovative financing and sustainable investments toward food system transformation and achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean (TCP/SLC/3903)

01/01/2025

FAO Transforma presented four initiatives that demonstrate how innovative financial mechanisms can accelerate agrifood systems transformation.

Transformative and Inclusive Approaches Based on Innovative Actions to Address Water Scarcity and Drought in Latin America and the Caribbean (Spanish only)

01/01/2025

El proyecto regional de la FAO “Reducción del impacto de sequías y escasez de agua en medios de vida y seguridad alimentaria” tuvo como objetivo identificar soluciones integrales con potencial de adopción en América Latina y el Caribe para mitigar los efectos de la sequía y la escasez hídrica en la producción agrícola y la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN).