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FAO and Government of Jamaica hand over fertilizer support to farmers for Hurricane Recovery
24/04/2026
FAO, in partnership with the Government of Jamaica, has handed over fertilizer support to farmers affected by Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, as part of a broader effort to restore agricultural production and strengthen resilience across impacted communities.
FAO leads Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Consultation in Suriname for REDD+ climate finance readiness
16/04/2026
Indigenous, Tribal and Plantation Leaders from throughout Suriname gathered in Paramaribo on April 13-14 for a Gran Krutu, a national dialogue, facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to initiate discussions on incorporating meaningful input from the community into a climate...
Small islands, Landlocked and Least Developed countries: They cannot wait for the next crisis
10/04/2026
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Structural vulnerabilities mean that global shocks hit some countries harder than others. For SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs, deep‑rooted constraints shape how agrifood systems absorb crises—and how recovery unfolds when disruptions strike. Read more from OSL Director- Xiangjun Yao.
Green Climate Fund approves $50 million for FAO-supported adaptation project in Jamaica
01/04/2026
The Green Climate Fund approves $50 million project to strengthen climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Jamaica.
The fisherfolk cooperatives reshaping Guyana’s shrimp sector
27/03/2026
Fisheries cooperatives have long existed in Guyana, having been created to empower marginalized groups and help members manage fishing at a local level. However, despite efforts over the years, the cooperative movement among fishers has struggled to expand its reach, often experiencing limitat...
FAO strengthens agricultural protections to support Grenada's USD 2.6 million soursop-valued economy
25/03/2026
Grenada holds a unique distinction as the only country in the world currently authorized to export fresh non-irradiated soursop to the United States of America, which highlights the need to continually enhance efforts to strengthen the sanitary and phytosanitary systems in the soursop value ch...
African SIDS Forum concludes with new network, investment momentum and a call for action
11/03/2026
The African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) solutions and investment Forum concluded in São Tomé and Príncipe with strong political momentum, concrete institutional outcomes, and a renewed call to move decisively from dialogue to implementation.