Asia and the Pacific
Asia and the Pacific are highly exposed to climate-induced disasters and weather extremes, as well as transboundary plant pests and animal diseases. Compounding the situation are conflicts, economic crises, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and of the war in Ukraine. These factors are aggravating agricultural production and food insecurity in countries across the region.
News
News
FAO and World Bank launch matching grants to support Afghan agribusinesses, create jobs and boost rural economies
20/05/2026
From the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
News
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen, UN, EU and partners warn in new report
24/04/2026
Over the past decade acute hunger numbers have doubled, while funding retreats to 2016 levels
News
Turning the tide on typhoon havoc in the Philippines
17/03/2026
Fishers and farmers are putting anticipatory action lessons in place
Publications
Publications
Sweden’s contribution to FAO’s emergencies operations, March 2025
03/2025
Sweden has reinforced its commitment to global food security with a total contribution of SEK 73 million (USD 7.23 million) to FAO’s emergencies operations...
Publications
Pakistan: Project Highlights - OSRO/PAK/021/JPN
03/2025
The Government of Japan contributed USD 6 481 481 to restore the livelihoods and food security of 74 807 flood-affected farming and livestock-keeping...
Publications
Türkiye: Project Highlights - OSRO/TUR/011/GER
03/2025
The Government of Germany contributed USD 1 060 090 to restore the livelihoods and food security of 5 490 households in the earthquake-affected Adıyaman...
Multimedia
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Photo Collection
Afghanistan: Women farmers in Balkh at the heart of household food production
24/02/2026
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Video
FAO in Action: Helping Mongolia’s Herders Build Resilience Against the Dzud
06/02/2025
Mongolia’s harsh winter conditions, known as dzud, threaten the livelihoods of thousands of herders, leading to devastating losses in livestock. In...