FAO Assistant Director-General Rene Orellana Halkyer made his first official visit to Jamaica, meeting farmers and fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa. He was joined by Jamaican officials and Ambassadors from France and Belgium.

Following the hurricane, FAO provided $350,000 for early recovery, including damage assessments and technical cooperation. FAO and the Government of Jamaica are also advancing the $50 million ADAPT Jamaica project and delivering emergency support to artisanal fishers and smallholder farmers.

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The 10th SIDS Solutions Dialogue convened on May 19, both in Geneva and online. This joint initiative, spearheaded by FAO Liaison Offices and the FAO Office for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), collaborated with the FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

The dialogue highlighted the Hand-in-Hand Initiative's crucial role in fostering investment-led agrifood systems transformation. It gathered FAO experts, government representatives, and partners to exchange valuable insights and success stories. Learn more about FAO's SIDS activities here.

The FAO Global Innovation Accelerator's ACCESS project in Bangladesh introduces sustainable agricultural mechanization (SAM) to 1,500 smallholder farming families through Farmer Field Schools (FFS). This hands-on, farmer-led approach empowers participants to test and innovate with scale-appropriate machinery, generating locally relevant solutions.

The pilot demonstrates significant potential, particularly for women like Marufa Begum, who now feel comfortable using machinery. Building on decades of experience, the project is designed for scalability within ACCESS and with government partners.

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Agrifood systems are central to the upcoming IPCC cycle (AR7), as discussed by Kaveh Zahedi and Mark Howden. Integrated solutions such as agroforestry, land restoration, and reducing food loss and waste offer significant benefits, delivering mitigation, adaptation, and food security.

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FAO offers webinars on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) containment, providing updates on scientific and technical topics.

A recent webinar featured Belachew Bacha Hirpessa from the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority. He presented on "Surveillance of antimicrobials residues in animal source food and feed: ensuring safe and quality feed and food production in Ethiopia."

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Youth are vital for transforming food and agriculture. FAO empowers young agripreneurs to lead change in urban agrifood systems through mentorship, innovation, and local links. This helps them build sustainable enterprises, create jobs, and shape inclusive agrifood systems.

Learn more by reading FAO’s Framework for transforming urban agrifood systems and the Brochure: Youth leading change in urban agrifood systems.

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A series of data-rich webinars from FAO addresses specific scientific and technical topics related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its containment. A recent session featured Frank Møller Aarestrup from the Technical University of Denmark, who presented on “Global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and other health threats: options and limitations.”

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Two new features enhance the Programme Budget and Human Resources Dashboard. The Programme Implementation Report (PIR Results View) offers a consolidated overview of FAO’s programme performance, including results, status, and SDG contributions. Data is explorable by various criteria. Biennium Comparison Functions also allow budget data comparison across biennia. These updates enhance transparency, providing a clearer view of FAO’s results and resource allocation.

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A recent webinar gathered banana value chain experts to discuss the critical role of genetic diversity beyond Cavendish. Varietal diversification builds resilient, sustainable production and market systems, reducing vulnerability to pests, diseases, climate, and market shocks. Non-Cavendish varieties offer significant agronomic, nutritional, and cultural value, enhancing food security and biodiversity.

The event highlighted barriers like Cavendish-based market standards and insufficient incentives. It underscored the need for coordinated efforts, improved market recognition, and shared learning to promote banana diversification and ensure the global sector's long-term resilience. Organizers included Victor Prada, Matheus Lima, and Adriele Benedetto. More information: FAO TR4GN and World Banana Forum.

FAO’s Farmer Field Schools (FFS) trained 150 farmers in rural Aleppo, promoting good agricultural and climate-smart practices specifically for olive trees.

This intervention was implemented under the United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP), a collaborative effort of six UN agencies: FAO, UNDP, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, and WFP. The program received support from Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden.

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FAO supports coastal communities in Mozambique to restore marine ecosystems, protect fisheries resources, and strengthen livelihoods. With funding from the Government of Sweden, these communities are adopting responsible fishing practices and restoring vital mangrove forests.

They are also developing alternative income opportunities, such as beekeeping and poultry production, particularly during fishing closure periods. These efforts reduce pressure on marine resources, improve household incomes and resilience, and contribute to a sustainable future through FAO's Blue Transformation approach.

The FAO Risk Monitor is a dynamic, real-time platform for monitoring food security risks. It facilitates coordinated early detection, warning, and rapid response by providing an open data-sharing platform for members and partners. This supports effective decision-making, anticipatory actions, and the swift disbursement of resources to prevent food crises and mitigate the impact of simultaneous shocks.

Designed as a global public good, the Risk Monitor integrates multiple multidimensional hazard indicators, offering actionable, evidence-based analyses and pre-defined triggers for intervention. It covers both insurable risks like droughts and floods, and traditionally non-insurable threats such as political instability, conflict, and locust outbreaks.

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Women smallholders across the Asia-Pacific are transforming agrifood systems through technology, training, and market access. At the Asia-Pacific Food Forum, Brunei agripreneur Ellin Chong highlighted the critical need to spotlight women, expand market connections, and scale impact via women-led knowledge sharing.

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Korean youth are driving change in agrifood systems through local action and global collaboration across the Asia-Pacific. At the Asia-Pacific Food Forum, Junwon Bae of the World Food Forum (WFF) Korea National Chapter highlighted how youth are building partnerships for a sustainable food future.

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Pacific youth are increasingly influential in regional agrifood systems. At the Asia-Pacific Food Forum, Aleksio Rabaka from the World Food Forum (WFF) Fiji National Chapter championed greater youth inclusion, investment, and collaboration.

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Prof. Chalat Santivarangkna of Mahidol University highlights how the Asia-Pacific Food Forum fosters collective action, uniting stakeholders to drive inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.

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The inaugural Asia-Pacific Food Forum, held in April 2026, convened leaders and communities to drive the transformation of agrifood systems amid global pressures. Emphasizing investment, science, innovation, and inclusive participation, the Forum highlighted the power of collective action, placing people, partnerships, and youth at the core of building sustainable and resilient systems.

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Accurate shark identification is essential for sustainable deep-sea fisheries. A new digital identification key, developed by FAO’s Common Oceans Deep Sea Fisheries Project and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), provides fishers, observers, and scientists with a modern, easy-to-use tool. It facilitates precise recognition of deepwater shark species in the Western Indian Ocean.

Using photos, graphics, and a simple step-by-step interface, the key ensures accurate species recording. This supports crucial conservation and RFMO management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ). For more information, visit the Common Oceans and GEF project pages, or subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel.

For over 60 years, the FAO and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have partnered, transforming science into solutions for global agrifood systems. Their collaboration leverages nuclear technologies and innovation to deliver significant impact worldwide.

This work addresses critical challenges, from developing climate-resilient crops and improving animal health to protecting soils, water, and the environment, ensuring safe food for all. Discover more about these vital global efforts.

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