Without urgent interventions to rebuild agrifood systems, the entire Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine in the coming months. Reactivating local food production is the only path to reverse acute food insecurity and reduce reliance on external aid.

From FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

Supporting farmers and herders now is critical to produce food, sustain livestock and avert a deeper crisis

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO say hunger, malnutrition, disease and the scale of agricultural destruction remain alarmingly high

Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience

New FAO-UNOSAT analysis findings show increased damage to cropland, greenhouses, and agricultural wells

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition

A vital initiative to boost local food production and restore livelihoods amid ongoing conflict

This year’s The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report also examines the causes and consequences of recent food inflation

Immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access are critical to avert imminent Famine

Food production cannot be reactivated without a significant shift in accessibility, safety, investments and support for local communities and livelihoods

New IPC analysis reveals alarming escalation in food insecurity due to ongoing hostilities and blockades

Available cropland now at less than five percent, according to latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT

In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high

FAO joins global humanitarian community's appeal to avert catastrophic conditions in the country

FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods

Latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT highlights devastating impact of conflict on agrifood systems infrastructure

From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO puts agricultural assistance at the forefront of emergency responses