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ProjectEmergency Assistance to Vulnerable Fruit Trees Farmers Affected by the Forest Fires in Lattakia - TCP/SYR/3604 2020
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No results found.The Lattakia governorate is a vital area for fruit farming(citrus fruits, apples and olives) in the Syrian ArabRepublic. In the period from October to December 2016, devastating forest fires spread into agricultural areas,damaging 1 377 hectares of farmland. The MAAR initiallyindicated their willingness to support affected farmers through the provision of tree saplings and cash so that farming activities could be resumed during the ensuingseason. However, because of other priorities that required urgent attention in the country, it was later recognized that the MAAR could not provide the necessary support tohelp restore the livelihoods of these fruit farming HHs .Accordingly, FAO received a request for assistance and, in February 2017, conducted a rapid assessment in thedisaster area of Lattakia. It was concluded that the forest fires adversely affected the food security and livelihoods of approximately 4 000 fruit producing HHs, who requiredexternal support in the form of essential agricultural inputs. The FAO assessment advised that the affected farmers urgently required winter vegetable farmingpackages and olive saplings for the upcoming season, as well as training that targeted the development of agricultural methods. -
ProjectEmergency Assistance in Support of Food Security Recovery of Drought-Affected Communities - TCP/MAS/3601 2020
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No results found.The Republic of the Marshall Islands has historically faced numerous challenges with regard to the accessibility of consistent water supplies. In 2015/16, an estimated 21 000 people were affected by severe drought conditions as a result of the El Niño Southern Oscillation. A State of Emergency was declared in March 2016 and support was requested from the World Bank to conduct a Post Disaster Needs Assessment to evaluate the economic effects of the drought, while the Pacific Community was asked to assess key sectors, including agriculture, water and health. The monetary value of the effects of the drought, in early 2016, was estimated at USD 4.9 million. Although this was equivalent to only 3.4 percent of the 2015 gross domestic product for the country as a whole, the consequences of the drought on agricultural production were critical, as the agriculture sector is of primary importance to self-employed communities in outer islands, where the cultivation and processing of copra, and the sale of fish, bananas, pumpkins and handicrafts are the main sources of cash income. In response to this situation, a nine-month Drought Immediate and Near Response Plan was endorsed by the Government for USD 8.9 million, of which USD 3.1 million would meet food security needs. The aim of the project was to increase resilience and contribute to restoring the food security of at least 560 drought-affected households (HHs) in the six most affected atolls (Arno, Aur, Maloelap, Mejit, Namu and Wotje) in a sustainable manner. This would be achieved by distributing drought-resistant and saline-tolerant crops, by providing training in sustainable agriculture in drought-prone areas to farmers, women and youth, and by supporting the Government in monitoring the outcome of the training and seed distribution in order to inform future sustainable response practices and future action plans. -
ProjectEmergency Assistance to Promote Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience Building for Drought-Affected Communities in Namibia - TCP/NAM/3705 2021
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No results found.Small scale farming represents the backbone of the agriculture sector in Namibia, driven by livestock rearing, production and export as a main source of food, livelihood and income Over the years, smallholder crop production has increasingly added a significant dimension to the agriculture sector, despite its heavy reliance on rainfed and subsistence based production, which predisposes rural households to climate related vulnerabilities In this context, the most vulnerable households are still recovering from the aftermath of 2013 2014 and 2015 2016 El Niño induced droughts, the worst the country experienced in over 80 years. Since then, Namibia has seen a spike in agricultural production, thanks to favourable weather conditions except for pockets of household food insecurity in the northwest, west and southern regions hardest hit by dry spells, excessive rains and high prevalence of the Fall Armyworm ( As farmers gear up for the next agricultural season, another El Niño event is probable and already altering precipitation patterns Of particular concern is the slow regreening of vegetation, owing to poor and delayed onset of rains, with severe implications for grazing and livestock conditions in hotspot areas If the current forecast holds, 150 000 households may face a combination of poor harvests and/or reduced herds and further livestock mortalities, as well as limited access to water for the third consecutive season This would be detrimental for livelihoods and the overall ability to cope, deepening food and nutrition insecurity in 2019 with ripple effects felt in 2020 and beyond Against this background, the project aimed to protect and restore agricultural production, incomes and assets, and ensure a nutritious and diversified diet for the most vulnerable households in times of El Niño induced climate extremes and stressors.
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