Use of local radio to promote food and nutrition messages coupled with support to rural livelihoods
27/10/2021
The Central-North region of Burkina Faso (specifically Yirgou and Gasseliki villages) has experienced frequent attacks by non-state armed groups, besides the inter-community clashes in Barsalogho. These actions led to internal displacements of the population since the beginning of 2019. The [...]
International cooperation for disaster risk reduction in agri-food systems
13/10/2021
Within the context of the steady increase of natural hazard-induced disasters and in particular, the rapidly growing climate related risks, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is annually marked worldwide on 13 October to reiterate the shared commitments [...]
23/08/2021
This year, World Water Week will be held as a full-scale digital event on 23-27 August. Join the FAO Land and Water team for an intensive week of learning and collaboration on the overall theme of 'Building Resilience Faster'. [...]
Strengthening food security and acute malnutrition analysis for improved decision making
20/08/2021
After more than five years of protracted conflict, Yemen continues to face an unprecedented humanitarian, social and economic crisis. Conflict, displacement and economic decline are placing immense pressure on essential basic services and the institutions that provide them. Humanitarian needs [...]
Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs) and food related interventions in Kitui county
19/08/2021
The arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya cover nearly 84 percent of the national land and thus present an enormous potential contribution to national agricultural production as well as basic food and income for farmers residing in these areas. [...]