The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the FAO–China South–South Cooperation project, is promoting sustainable Fall Armyworm (FAW) management through targeted field-based integrated pest management interventions (IPM). Innovative field trials are underway to identify the most effective IPM options, particularly the use of organic products and natural enemies. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting the Latin America to deal with the spread of red palm weevil (RPW). Experts and national authorities across Latin America under Plant Health Committee of the Southern Cone (Comité de Sanidad Vegetal del Cono Sur, COSAVE), have been trained on prevention, early detection, and control of the invasive pest.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed Master's students from the University of Florence for an immersive learning visit aimed at deepening their understanding of global food and agriculture. They explored the Organization’s technical work, partnerships with academic institutions, countries and other partners to tackle pressing issues such as hunger, biodiversity loss, and the impacts of climate change.

The Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Western Region (CLCPRO) has been awarded the 2025 FAO Award for Institutions Championing South-South and Triangular Cooperation. The recognition highlights CLCPRO’s pivotal role in advancing regional cooperation, sustainable knowledge exchange, and technical innovation among its eleven Member Countries.

Locust experts from the Desert Locust Control Commissions of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have been trained to integrate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards across all stages of locust management. The consistent application of EHS standards ensures that locust control operations are effective, safe, and environmentally responsible. The standards protect human health, preserve ecosystems, and promote the responsible use and management of pesticides.

This webinar will share how rising antimicrobial resistance, alongside pesticide resistance, contributes to emergence of pests and diseases in plants and animals, and how countries can implement interventions to address these drivers. 

The evaluation of Kyrgyzstan’s wheat research sector has highlighted the urgent need to introduce new wheat germplasm materials to strengthen breeding pipelines and to provide enhanced training for researchers on rust and other diseases.

Various tools used in locust management over the past 80 years were showcased at the First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods. Hundreds of visitors gained insight into the organization's work in the field, from data collection to supporting countries in implementing effective control measures.

Master’s students specializing in Locust Management Science are moving from classroom learning to hands-on field practice in the desert frontlines of Aïoun El Atrouss in Mauritania. This practical training represents an essential step in consolidating their academic knowledge and applying it directly in the field.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has equipped Desert Locust Information Officers (DLIOs) from Eritrea, Tunisia, and Kenya with capacities in advanced tools for locust surveillance, data analysis, and early warning system integration.