Sand and dust storms (SDS) are a common occurrence in the world's drylands, characterized by strong, turbulent winds that erode small particles from soil surfaces with little or no vegetation cover. Given that a significant portion of major agricultural activities, [...]

Rebuilding agricultural livelihoods and rural communities This brochure provides an overview of FAO’s approach to supporting the sustainable reintegration of the forcibly displaced. It is part of a series of briefs on durable solutions, which highlight key approaches to forced displacement [...]

The latest eveidence clearly shows that levels of acute food insecurity are outpacing financing allocations, highlighting an unsustainable trend. Food aid accounts for the largest share of resources, which can only partially meet humanitarian needs. Agricultural and nutritional assistance are [...]

Over 5.4 million people will likely experience acute food insecurity in March and June, about 970,200 children likely to suffer from acute malnutrition through 2023 Latest data shows a likely unprecedented deterioration in Kenya’s food security situation, with over 5.4 million [...]

  This event is part of a webinar series on Anticipatory Action (AA). Slow-onset hazards progressively erode livelihoods, especially among the most vulnerable people, often leading to negative coping strategies, increasing vulnerability and hunger. With early warning systems and pre-agreed finance, it is possible to act [...]