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FAO and China advance TIDE4SIDS to strengthen agrifood systems in 12 Small Island Developing States
11/09/2026
FAO has begun implementation of the TIDE4SIDS project, a $5 million initiative supported through...
Nepal floods damage 1,800 hectares of crops and kill thousands of livestock
10/09/2026
The devastating flash floods that swept through Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river corridor on 26 August 2026 have taken a heavy toll on communities, killing over 1000 people, forcing many to flee their homes and causing extensive damage to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
FAO Launches Asian Landlocked Developing Countries Network to Mobilize Investment for Sustainable Agrifood Systems
02/09/2026
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Asia face a distinct set of structural challenges that continue to hold back their sustainable development.
FAO at COP17: New report warns soil degradation worsening as adoption of proven solutions lags
27/08/2026
Global assessment finds soil erosion remains the most severe threat, while sustainable soil management practices are not being adopted fast enough
FAO at COP17: Pastoralists are essential partners in rangeland restoration
26/08/2026
Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol highlights rangeland restoration, the Great Green Wall and the need to scale up investment
Greening lands, feeding people: UN awards three Restoration Flagships at UNCCD COP17
26/08/2026
Efforts to restore degraded ecosystems in Brazil’s Cerrado, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia recognized
FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window
06/08/2026
From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific