
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 [...]
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 [...]
17/10/2025
In FAO’s emergency and resilience work, climate action is understood as any activity focused on managing climate risks, hazards, shocks, or stresses, as well as addressing the impacts of climate-related events (including loss and damage). It recognizes all efforts taken [...]
