
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. [...]

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. [...]

Showcasing how integrated agricultural livelihoods support can enhance resilience and food security
23/10/2025
This learning brief captures key insights from the third phase of the United Nations Joint Action for Building Resilience in Somalia (JRP III), a multi-agency initiative in the Gedo region. Funded by Germany through KfW, the programme has supported vulnerable [...]
Compendium of FAO experiences and good practices in food crisis countries
25/06/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is committed to the localization agenda, in line with the World Humanitarian Summit and the Grand Bargain commitments, which aims to reform the humanitarian system for greater effectiveness and efficiency [...]
