Refresher training in coffee farming technologies, post-harvest handling, and climate-resilient techniques as well as a coffee roasting machine, transform the futures of coffee producers in rural Nepal.

From geospatial data to village realities, FAO Nepal is turning insight into action to better protect children and prevent child labour in the country’s agrifood systems.

In Nepal’s highlands, a young herder is building a livelihood from yak cheese and a decision not to leave

Producers in Nepal show how restoring natural ponds in community forests both conserves ecosystems and diversifies livelihoods through sustainable fish farming and eco-tourism. 

Nepal’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) National task force convened in Kathmandu to review progress made under the OCOP initiative and agree on practical next steps for strengthening the country’s large cardamom value chain

FAO convened a SEADS Outreach Event in Kathmandu, reinforcing regional efforts to use globally recognized standards to strengthen crop-related emergency responses to support livelihoods after disasters. 

Women entrepreneurs in Chitwan, Nepal have embraced sustainable, biodegradable packaging for their honey and pickles – helping to reduce plastic pollution and enhancing the market value of their products.

Implementing natural pest and disease remedies for greater climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific

FAO and ADB partner to develop Geographical Indications, boosting rural farmers’ identity, protection, and economic opportunities.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Nepal and the Government of Nepal signed the Operational Partner Agreement for the Restoration of Forests and Mountain Ecosystems (ReFaME) project in Far West Nepal on 30 October 2025.

Shakuntala’s farm in Pokhara Valley flourished with nature-based farming, cutting costs and boosting health, proving climate-resilient solutions truly work.

FAO project Enhancing resilience and empowerment in communities at risk of climate-induced migration has been working with rural communities in Jumla to strengthen their climate resilience and allowing them to stay in place or migrate with dignity.

Women-led micro-enterprise in Nepal establishes turmeric-based agroforestry in Bungdal Community Forest, restoring barren lands into flourishing ecosystems and strengthening livelihoods. 

Cultivating resilience and hope in Nepal’s agri-food systems: Ken Shimizu’s story is one of dedication to building inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems and communities across continents.

A meeting between FAO and FECOFUN reinforced their partnership on strengthening community-based forest management, climate resilience, and inclusive governance. The meeting revitalized shared commitments and collaboration including promoting forest enterprises, green jobs, digital systems, and empowering women and indigenous groups, building on Nepal's successful model.

FAO Nepal supported several activities for World Food Safety Day this year, with contributions and support from the Action to support implementation of Codex AMR texts (ACT) project in Nepal.

A regional training workshop on Climate-Smart Crop Protection Focusing on Nature-Based Solutions concluded successfully in Pokhara, to exchange knowledge and build regional capacity on sustainable and eco-friendly and key stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region. 

In the village of Rabi in Eastern Nepal, farmers have successfully combined dairy farming with growing trees and crops. 

Technology enhances the production of traditional leaf plates in Nepal, strengthening women’s sustainable livelihoods and directly benefiting the local environment by providing an alternative to single-use plastics.