Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s second most disaster-prone region. Recurrent climatic shocks and natural disasters add to transboundary animal disease outbreaks, conflict and political unrest, structural poverty and the economic consequences of COVID-19. These factors continue to aggravate food insecurity and the degradation of livelihoods. FAO’s work in the region mainly focuses on addressing the immediate needs of affected populations by restoring their production activities and agricultural livelihoods.
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FAO supports Caribbean governments after the impact of Hurricane Beryl
11/07/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as part of the United Nations Emergency Technical Teams (UNETT), is deployed in the...
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The awakening for Cuban farms
05/06/2024
FAO-Green Climate Fund project eradicates invasive weed to restore farms and landscapes, building climate resilience and transforming lives
Publications
Publications
Colombia: Impact of Early Warning Early Action
12/2019
Boosting food security and social cohesion on the frontline of the migration crisis
Publications
Subregional Central America – Hurricane Julia and torrential rains: Urgent call for assistance
01/2023
For the first time in history, northern Central America suffered a third consecutive year of La Niña events.
Publications
Cuba: Belgium’s contribution through the Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA)
11/2022
On 27 September 2022, Category 3 Hurricane Ian hit the western region of Cuba with strong winds, significant storm surge and coastal flooding.
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Women of the state of Sucre: entrepreneurs and resilient
03/04/2024
FAO Venezuela deployed actions in the states of Amazonas, Apure, and Sucre to "Reduce the protection risks of selected vulnerable communities through...
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Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Reducing protection risks of vulnerable communities by improving their food security and nutrition
13/02/2024
In the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, people living in the states of Amazonas and Sucre are facing some of the most severe humanitarian conditions...
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Indigenous women of Amazonas: ancestral knowledge and community resilience
03/04/2024
FAO Venezuela deployed actions in the states of Amazonas, Apure, and Sucre to "Reduce the protection risks of selected vulnerable communities through...