
31/12/2026

Expanding food and fodder production on underutilized agricultural land
05/06/2026
Cultivable land in the West Bank remains significantly underutilized with low planting density, particularly in olive orchards. By adopting intercropping practices, farming families can make more efficient use of their land by simultaneously planting cereals, animal fodder and other legumes. [...]

Strengthening local capacities and partnerships to protect livelihoods
02/06/2026
Drawing on seasonal and climate forecasts, agricultural calendars, territorial risk analyses and predefined crisis timelines, FAO implemented anticipatory actions to protect food security and agricultural livelihoods. The actions targeted 31 873 households engaged primarily in subsistence agriculture and small-scale livestock [...]

Lessons learned on pathways to peace in the face of climate change and insecurity in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
23/04/2026
The Liptako‑Gourma region – shared by Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger – has long relied on complementary livelihood systems such as pastoral transhumance and agriculture. Over the past decades, however, competition over land, water and pasture has sharply intensified due to population growth, [...]
Learning from FAO’s long-term cash and livelihoods intervention.
30/01/2026
Somalia has faced decades of complex emergencies driven by climate shocks, conflict, disease, and political instability. Since 2016, eight consecutive agricultural seasons have been marked by droughts and floods, compounded by locust invasions and pest outbreaks, severely threatening rural livelihoods. [...]
