FAO emergencies and resilience

Asia and the Pacific

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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
European Union and FAO join forces to boost climate resilience of agrifood systems in Afghanistan
13/09/2026

EUR 5 million initiative will connect farmers, agribusinesses and markets, drive innovation and create rural jobs across agricultural value chains

News
Nepal floods damage 1,800 hectares of crops and kill thousands of livestock
10/09/2026

In this interview, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, outlines the impact of the floods on rural communities and the urgent path towards agricultural...

News
FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window
06/08/2026

Kabul – Rising fertilizer prices are threatening Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest just as farmers prepare for what could be one of the country's most...

Publications
Publications
The Philippines: Data in Emergencies Monitoring brief – round 2
05/2022

This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) brief shares the results of a second-round field assessment conducted between January and February...

Publications
Bangladesh 2020 severe monsoon floods: Urgent call for assistance
07/2020

Heavy monsoon rainfall, coupled with rising water levels in the three major river basins and hilly areas upstream, have led to major flooding in northern,...

Publications
Pakistan: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA)
11/2022

The lives and livelihoods of around 3.3 million people in Pakistan, mostly living in rural areas, have been significantly disrupted by this year’s massive...

Multimedia
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How life-saving agricultural support is helping communities rebuild in Myanmar
14/09/2026

Thanks to the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund, FAO provided life-saving agricultural assistance in the most vulnerable areas of the country, coupled with...

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...