FAO estimates that globally 37 countries are in need of external assistance for food. Persisting conflicts continue to be a key driver of severe food insecurity, with weather shocks intensifying the fragile conditions in some countries. Production shortfalls due to unfavourable [...]

An FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) visited the country from 2 to 26 August 2017 to evaluate the food production for the 2017 spring season, which extends from March to August, and assess the food security situation. [...]

Severe dryness during the whole month of October in the main cereal-producing areas negatively impacted the establishment and development of “deyr” crops, expected to be harvested in January 2018. The dismal performance of the rainy season has exacerbated water and pasture [...]

Foodborne diseases are common throughout the world, placing a significant burden on public health and often disrupting trade. The rapid globalization of food production and trade, combined with the growing complexity of the food chain, means that risks posed by [...]

This webinar series was organised with support from the European Union. AA Webinar I: FAO Early Warning Early Action- What's new?12 October 2017  -  14.30-16.00 CEST (UTC/GMT+2) AA Webinar II: Reducing disaster risk vulnerability in Bangladesh – Partner perspectives6 December 2017  - [...]