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ProjectStrengthening Capacities for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Preparedness in the Agricultural Sector - TCP/KYR/3702 2022
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No results found.Concerns over water scarcity and severe water supply shortages are driving governments to find alternative solutions, including the development of non conventional water resources In this context, the application of non conventional waters ( has the potential to help countries meet increasing water demands, particularly during years of drought Moreover, through proper planning and management, NCW reuse schemes offer economic and environmental benefits The Kyrgyz Republic lacks an integrated approach to Climate Change and Adaptation ( and Disaster Risk Resilience ( in agriculture The Government is constrained in terms of resources and capacities, above all in the identification of the impact on the agriculture sector of natural hazards and in the technical knowledge required for early warning and response The scarce resources available are focused on major disasters and crises, despite the frequent occurrence of small and medium scale emergencies that have a permanent negative impact on development in the sector The country, with support from the international community, has taken steps to increase its capacity to reduce disaster risk, and to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change However, CCA and DRR initiatives have rarely applied an holistic approach to agriculture despite its importance and the threat to both the sector and the rural population represented by climate change and variables, as well as by weather extremes. -
ProjectSupport for Emergency Preparedness and Response to Strengthen Management Capacities of Maghreb Countries to Mitigate the Impact and Risk of Fall Armyworm in North Africa - TCP/SNE/3901 2024
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Originating in the Americas, fall armyworm (FAW) is an insect pest that feeds on maize and more than 80 crops, posing a major threat to global food security and the livelihoods of rural populations. In Africa alone, it has the potential to bring about the annual loss of 17.7 million tonnes of maize, with a value of between USD 2.5 and 6.2 billion. With its ability to travel more than 100 km in a single night, FAW spreads quickly thanks to its high reproduction rate, its natural dispersion capacity and international trade. Once established, FAW is impossible to eradicate, making its containment a pressing global challenge. FAW has already impacted food production and security in Mauritania, and its potential spread poses a threat to neighbouring countries in the Maghreb. To stem this threat, FAO has launched a three-year initiative for Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control, and has urged the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to help with its implementation. This initiative aims to strengthen global, regional and national prevention and sustainable control efforts against FAW. Mauritania has requested the technical assistance of FAO in countering the threat of invasion by this pest in the country’s agricultural production area. In addition, due to the insect's transboundary nature and its geographical coverage, its incursion into neighbouring countries is likely. As a result, the proposed interventions consisted of awareness-raising, monitoring and control actions in Mauritania, as well as preparedness and early control in Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. This project set out to: (i) raise awareness of FAW with training on appropriate management strategies; (ii) train relevant personnel in controlling the spread of FAW; (iii) strengthen capacities in monitoring, surveillance, identification and differentiation of similar insect species. It thus aimed to influence policy changes and the design of integrated pest management strategies, enhance biosecurity control, reduce the effects of an incursion or invasion and ensure sustainable crop production. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetDisaster risk reduction and management and climate change adaptation in the agriculture sector: The Philippines 2019
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No results found.The brief provides an overview of FAO's initiaitives on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management in the agriculture sector in the Philippines.
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