Videos
Combatting child malnutrition
06/01/2025
FAO and the New Zealand government launched an initiative to combat rising rates of child malnutrition in two Sri Lankan districts. Over 2 000 families with malnourished children received a local nutritional supplement as an immediate measure, along with training and equipment for sustained support, including home gardens and improved access to affordable, nutrient-rich meals.
Safeguarding the lives of fishers through innovative and climate-resilient boats
06/01/2025
FAO applied technology and innovation to build climate-resilient boats that are safer, more fuel efficient, and more stable in rough seas, safeguarding the lives of Sri Lankan fishers.
Rowing with Kanthi: the sole fisherwoman of Palaviya
06/01/2025
Traditionally amongst the poorest within the fishing community, small-scale fishers were one of the hardest-hit during Sri Lanka's economic crisis. Kanthi was one of 5 000+ beneficiaries of a FAO project implemented with generous funding from the United Kingdom, working to strengthen the food security of small-scale rural fishers.
Interoperability Framework: Organizational interoperability
08/11/2024
An interoperability framework will help institutions and systems connect to each other using four core areas. Legal, semantic, organizational and technical interoperability. Watch for more on organizational interoperability.
Interoperability Framework: Semantic interoperability
08/11/2024
An interoperability framework will help institutions and systems connect to each other using four core areas. Legal, semantic, organizational and technical interoperability. Watch for more on semantic interoperability.
Interoperability Framework: Legal interoperability
08/11/2024
An interoperability framework will help institutions and systems connect to each other using four core areas. Legal, semantic, organizational and technical interoperability. Watch for more on legal interoperability.
Interoperability Framework: Technical interoperability
08/11/2024
An interoperability framework will help institutions and systems connect to each other using four core areas. Legal, semantic, organizational and technical interoperability. Watch for more on technical interoperability.
Interoperability Framework for Sri Lanka's Agriculture Sector
08/11/2024
One major issue in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector is that institutions are siloed. This results in repetitive and fragmented data collection, leading to inefficiencies in service delivery and convoluted legal processes to access services and share data. Digital transformation can address these challenges. Starting by creating an interoperability framework.
How to build an ‘unsinkable’ boat
07/11/2024
FAO’s climate-resilient boats are safer, more fuel efficient, and stable to safeguard the lives of Sri Lankan fishers. This video provides step-by-step instructions on building ‘unsinkable’ boats that keep fishers safe.
Sea Cucumber Processing in Sri Lanka
26/08/2024
Sri Lanka's coastal waters are home to around 10 economically significant species of sea cucumbers. This video showcases the proper processing techniques to enhance the production of high-quality sea cucumber products, aimed at boosting exports and supporting sustainable practices in the industry.
Fortifying livelihoods through Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
24/05/2024
To address food security challenges, FAO promoted Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Sri Lanka. FAO provided technological inputs and capacity building to over 550 vegetable farmers across three districts.
Re-designing multi-day fishing in Sri Lanka
24/05/2024
In Sri Lanka, multi-day fishing vessels are now using bulbous bows to improve performance, thanks to the FAO's initiative. These enhancements increase fuel efficiency and stability, enabling longer trips and larger hauls. As a result, adopting bulbous bows is poised to significantly benefit the local fishing industry, promoting sustainability and economic growth.
Quality seeds for better harvests
24/05/2024
Priyanthi is one of 1 200 successful new seed paddy farmers supported by FAO. With technical knowledge and necessary inputs, farmers like Priyanthi are embedding resilience into the agriculture sector by boosting the production of quality seed paddy in Sri Lanka.
Healthy lifestyles and entrepreneurial minds
21/05/2024
The Entrepreneurial School Garden programme promotes voluntary, award-based engagement with cash grants provided to model schools. The initiative has reached over 400 schools in Sri Lanka. These schools utilize food fiestas, exhibitions, agricultural, and environmental camps to promote learning and entrepreneurship.
Cultivating independence
21/05/2024
The Senkadagala Special School is among 400 schools reached by FAO through its Entrepreneurial School Garden programme in the North, Central, and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka. With funding from Australia, FAO trained over 188 500 students and faculty and provided financial grants to establish nutritious school gardens as learning tools.
Revitalizing paddy through Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM)
21/05/2024
Padmasiri is one of 6 000 paddy farmers trained by FAO in applying Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) for paddy cultivation. FAO aims to scale up the IPNM approach to reach over 400 000 paddy farmers, revolutionizing paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka.
Reviving Sri Lanka's Agriculture: FAO's Innovative Seed Project Empowers Smallholder Farmers
24/07/2023
Sri Lanka's economic crisis in 2021 led to limited import of fertilizers and other inputs. As a result smallholder farmers struggled to maintain their cultivations and livelihoods. In response, FAO with funding from the government of Canada, supported 92 farmers in three provinces to produce high-quality seeds for improved onion and chilli production.
Empowering Sri Lanka's Fishers: FAO's Emergency Cash Assistance for Small-scale Fishers
24/07/2023
Small-scale fishers in Sri Lanka were particularly affected by the country's severe economic crisis. Fuel shortages and the soaring cost of equipment limited their ability to fish and increased their vulnerability to food insecurity. In response, FAO with funding from the United Kingdom, provided emergency cash assistance to 5 000 fishers in nine of the most impoverished fisheries districts
Strengthening Biosafety in Sri Lanka
23/05/2023
Discover how FAO supported Sri Lanka in safeguarding its unique natural biodiversity through the establishment of the National Biosafety Framework and National Policy on Biosafety. Sri Lanka is a global biodiversity hotspot with numerous endemic plants and vertebrates, making this initiative crucial for preserving its natural heritage. Watch to learn more.
Empowering Communities: FAO's Impact on Sri Lanka's Economic Challenges
23/05/2023
Together with its dedicated partners and in strong collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, FAO swiftly responded to the pressing economic challenges faced by local communities. Witness the remarkable efforts to tackle food security concerns, enhance agricultural production, and safeguard the vital livelihoods of hardworking farmers and fishermen.