Strengthening the Building Blocks of Transformative and Resilient Agriculture in Dominica - TCP/DMI/3801

Strengthening the Building Blocks of Transformative and Resilient Agriculture in Dominica - TCP/DMI/3801

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 9

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

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Synopsis (short abstract) In the last 15 years, Dominica has faced numerous significant natural hazards and disasters, linked primarily to its topography and location in the hurricane belt, as well as to its mountainous terrain. Tropical storms often cause high crop losses, landslides and severe soil erosion, as well as nutrient leaching, which, in turn, results in low soil fertility and low productivity. As the frequency of extreme weather events continues to grow in the Caribbean, additional support and preparation is needed to help prevent and respond to potential damage to agriculture, as well as to other sectors in Dominica. The outbreak of COVID-19 has further disrupted livelihoods, resulting in significant job losses: 63 percent of the population reported job losses or income reductions, with this percentage soaring to 90 percent among those who deemed their income well below average. Furthermore, an estimated 2.7 million individuals in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean experienced food insecurity in February 2021, including 400 000 facing severe food insecurity.

Language English

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