FAO Director-General visits Brunei to take part in the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, highlighting the vital role of sustainable agriculture and food security in driving the region’s development forward

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FAO Director-General visits Brunei to take part in the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, highlighting the vital role of sustainable agriculture and food security in driving the region’s development forward

H.E. Linkham Doungsavanh, Minister for Agriculture and Environment of Lao PDR, engaged in a dynamic bilateral meeting with the Food and Agriculture Organization to explore innovative sustainable agriculture and environmental initiatives, deepening the partnership between both parties

Lao PDR and Viet Nam are joining forces to boost transboundary cooperation, tackling emerging threats in their shared river basins. This collaboration is set to improve water management and secure food supplies, the Food and Agriculture Organization reveals
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UNMAS and FAO gratefully acknowledge the generous support from the People of Japan, fueling efforts to revive agricultural livelihoods in conflict-affected regions of Syria. This vital funding aims to strengthen food security and accelerate recovery for communities in need

Lao PDR and FAO, supported by funding from the Asian Development Bank, have joined forces to strengthen agro-climate information services and early warning systems-empowering farmers to better withstand climate challenges

The Parliament of Brunei Darussalam has intensified stakeholder collaboration to boost ASEAN’s Responsible Agricultural Investment (RAI) implementation, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization, aiming for sustainable agriculture across the region.

Turkmenistan has stepped up its surveillance and control efforts against brucellosis, a common livestock disease, significantly improving animal health and safeguarding public safety, FAO reports. These proactive measures are designed to halt the spread of the disease and reduce economic losses