Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries

Videos

12/08/2026

National experts and local fishermen in South Suakin, Sudan underline the importance of mangrove conservation. They explain how mangroves protect coastlines, provide fodder for camels and store carbon, as well as the important role they play as nurseries for fish and crustaceans.

10/08/2026

For many rural women in Rwanda, access to land is essential for securing livelihoods, supporting families, and building a stable future. Yet despite Rwanda’s progressive legal framework guaranteeing equal inheritance rights for women and men, cultural beliefs and limited awareness of the law c...

07/08/2026

Rooted in the land, natural resources and ecosystems where Indigenous Peoples live, it is passed from one generation to the next through lived experience and oral tradition.

06/08/2026

Before Eid al-Adha, millions of animals are bought, sold and slaughtered across Afghanistan, increasing the risk of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a disease transmitted from animals to people primarily through the bite of infected ticks.

30/07/2026

Somalia is one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, facing recurring shocks such as prolonged droughts and severe flooding.

24/07/2026

Malawi is strengthening how it monitors and learns from climate adaptation efforts through the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Forests and Agriculture (MELBA) Project.

22/07/2026

In the village of Mecutamala, Nampula province, the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach has helped farmers improve agricultural practices, work collectively, increase production, and strengthen their access to markets. Through learning by doing, farmers have adopted new techniques, expanded irriga...

21/07/2026

This video highlights the impact of the Facility for Climate Action to Achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (FACE-NDC) project in Zambia, through the successful implementation of a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Renewable Energy.

20/07/2026

At the crossroads of Southeast Asia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is home to rich ecosystems under growing pressure from unsustainable practices and climate change.

20/07/2026

Since 2023, the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agrifood Systems project has been transforming lives in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica.

09/07/2026

In Kalungu and Manafwa districts, the Clear Supply Chains project is helping protect children in Uganda’s coffee-growing communities. While coffee farming supports many families, some children are still at risk of child labour due to economic challenges.

06/07/2026

The video highlights the impact of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) so far. From expanding to 38 countries to enabling countries to generate quality data to support international trade and food security. 

04/06/2026

In Tonga, Elema Uhatahi is redefining what it means to be a farmer. As the founder of Falesiu ki Moana Wahine Growers, she leads a group of women cultivating vanilla on her eight-acre farm, challenging traditions where land and farming are often reserved for men.

17/03/2026

In Bhutan, FAO’s Hand‑in‑Hand initiative is unlocking agricultural potential by connecting farmers and investors through inclusive, high‑impact investments.

12/03/2026

At St. Kizito Namugongo Secondary School in Kampala, FAO is supporting an innovative solutions through hydroponic farming, promoting sustainable agriculture, healthy diets and practical learning within the school environment.

29/12/2025

In his end-of-the-year 2025 video message, Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General reflected on 80 years of FAO’s unwavering commitment to a world free from hunger, reminding that the right to food is a fundamental human right, and that peace is a prerequisite for food security.

14/11/2025

In this video, John Boito, Minister for Agriculture of Papua New Guinea, discusses why the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative presents an exciting opportunity for the country. He explains which sectors are being targeted for investment, why they were selected, and how HIH can help revitalize them. He also shares his experience at the Forum.

01/02/2025

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports the implementation of nationally led, ambitious programmes to accelerate agrifood systems transformations by eradicating poverty (SDG1), ending hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reducing inequalities (SDG10).

29/11/2024

The 2024 State of Agricultural Commodity Markets report explores the role of trade in promoting better nutrition. Economic growth and development significantly influence our food choices.

01/08/2024

The Solomon Islands is a global hotspot of biodiversity. Its beauty, though, is under the increasing threat of climate change and environmental pollution. The country's economy relies on imported fossil fuels, mainly diesel and gasoline, generating vast amounts of waste that are often poorly m...