FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands

FAO in the Pacific Islands

Established in 1996, FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands is located in Apia, Samoa.

Under the leadership of Subregional Coordinator, this office coordinates FAO's work in accordance with specific country issues and identified priority needs, in 13 Member Countries and an Associate Member: 

Our results are delivered through fostering strong partnerships with relevant government ministries, the private sector, producers’ organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). FAO also works hand-in-hand with other UN agencies as well as regional organizations.

Our priorities

FAO’s priorities in the Pacific Islands are shaped by the Multi-Country Programming Framework for the Pacific Islands (MCPF) 2023-2027, which builds upon the achievements and lessons learned from the previous 2018-2022 framework. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the Pacific Islands 2023-2027, FAO contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a strong focus on SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG14 (Life below Water) and SDG15 (Life on Land).

The MCPF’s outcomes are guided by FAO’s Strategic Framework for 2022-2031. The Strategic Framework seeks to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life (Four Betters), leaving no one behind.

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