FAO in the Pacific 2024

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FAO in the Pacific 2024

Annual report

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Apia, Samoa ;

Pages 52 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

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Synopsis (short abstract) The FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) operates within a region marked by extraordinary natural beauty and cultural richness, yet one that remains uniquely vulnerable to a complex array of challenges. Geographic isolation, small population sizes, limited arable land, and reliance on imported foods are longstanding constraints, now exacerbated by the growing impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecosystem degradation directly threaten the livelihoods, food security, and resilience of Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In this context, SAP continues to serve as a vital partner to governments, communities, and development actors working to secure a sustainable and food-secure future for the Pacific.This annual report is designed to serve a broad and diverse audience committed to addressing the region’s interconnected challenges. National governments across the 13 member countries and the territory of Tokelau are a primary audience, using the report to assess FAO’s technical support and alignment with national development plans and regional frameworks such as the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Development partners and donors, including multilateral institutions and bilateral agencies, rely on the report to evaluate programme impact, investment outcomes, and opportunities for further collaboration, especially in the areas of climate resilience, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.Ultimately, the SAP annual report is both a reflection of progress made and a roadmap for future action. It highlights the region’s collective strides towards better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.

Last updated 06/06/25

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FAO. 2025. FAO in the Pacific 2024 – Annual report. Apia.

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