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Civil society organizations and private sector to join regional governments in deliberations on agrifood systems and future food security for Asia and the Pacific

04/03/2022

Civil society organizations (CSO) from Asia and the Pacific have concluded a two-day virtual meeting in preparation for their participation in a major multilateral conference aimed at charting a course for the region’s food security and agrifood systems transformation.

Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation for global agricultural development and transformation

28/02/2022

FAO in partnership with China co-organizes international event focusing on efforts to tackle hunger, malnutrition and inequality

Forests vital for green recovery in the Asia-Pacific region

22/02/2022

The ways in which forests can contribute to COVID-19 pandemic recovery will be in focus as FAO’s Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) meets this week.

Leading forestry experts and policy makers from 34 member countries will explore the immense opportunities for the forestry sector to...

Forty-six countries in Asia-Pacific to consider recovery plan after COVID-19 dealt heavy blow to lives and livelihoods in region’s food and agriculture sectors

09/02/2022

Advancing the application of innovation, science and digitalization to help an agrifood systems transformation in the world’s biggest and hungriest region

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Small Island Developing States: FAO convenes a global dialogue to update on latest initiatives

03/02/2022

Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach Sustainable Development Goals

Afghanistan: FAO welcomes $65 million contribution from Asian Development Bank to boost agriculture and food security

26/01/2022

Funds will protect lives and livelihoods of vulnerable rural communities, lay a foundation for recovery

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries

21/01/2022

FAO is gearing up to respond as needed, based on its experience with previous disasters in Tonga and elsewhere

South-South Cooperation: FAO signs key agreement with Chinese Government

12/01/2022

The agreement marks the official launch of Phase III of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme after China’s announcement of an additional $50 million in funding

Number of hungry in Asia-Pacific swells by more than 50 million since the arrival of COVID-19

15/12/2021

According to the 2021 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition by FAO and UNICEF

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Global Environment Facility approves FAO-led projects in Malaysia, Marshall Islands and Thailand

10/12/2021

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today welcomed approval from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for four FAO-led projects in eight countries, totalling more than $13.6 million in fundin...

FAO in Asia-Pacific calls for improvements to early warning systems as concerns grow over evolving avian influenza and potential threat to humans

10/12/2021

Cases of avian influenza are rising globally, with 272 additional events of outbreaks in birds recorded worldwide by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in little more than a month.

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FAO promotes awareness and prudent use of antimicrobials in Asia-Pacific during Word Antimicrobial Awareness Week

07/12/2021

FAO in 2022: Time for extraordinary efforts to continue walking the talk

30/11/2021

Director-General QU Dongyu maps the Organization’s achievements and plans in address to the FAO Council

Fall Armyworm: Scaling up response across the globe

25/11/2021

FAO calls for more funding, more technical innovation and more capacity development for farmers

World Fisheries Day 2021 hears calls to halt exploitation of fishers

23/11/2021

FAO joins the Vatican and Stella Maris advocating for fishers’ rights and responsible practices

Afghanistan - to avert a catastrophe, agricultural assistance is urgently needed

19/11/2021

Farmers and herders are vital if the country is to climb out of a hunger trap, says FAO

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G20: Actions now to feed the world and save the planet, urges FAO

01/11/2021

FAO Director-General addresses world leaders at G20 summit

ASEAN-Australia-FAO strengthening regional coordination to avert pandemics of animal origin

27/10/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the need for better coordination to address and minimise negative impacts of emerging infectious diseases. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking a step forward to ensure greater preparedness and resilience ...

Moving together towards improving the health and wellbeing of the citizens: The third Asia-Pacific Urban Forestry Meeting (APUFM)

26/10/2021

Thethird ‘’Asia-Pacific Urban Forestry Meeting (APUFM)’’ kicked off virtually and will last until 29 October 2021. The event is organized by FAO with the support of UNEP, UN-Habitat, IUCN, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Over 450 technical experts, scientists, practitioners, polic...