World: Durable solutions in action: FAO's approach to anticipatory action for displacement

Country: World

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Synopsis (short abstract)

Conflict, disasters and displacement have reached record levels globally, leaving millions of people unable to return home and severely undermining food security and resilience, particularly in rural contexts. Displacement erodes agricultural livelihoods, strains host communities and drives food insecurity and malnutrition through asset loss, reduced production and market disruption. Evidence shows that anticipatory action is a more effective and cost‑efficient approach than traditional response, significantly reducing losses by protecting livelihoods before shocks occur. In line with its mandate, FAO has made anticipatory action and agricultural solutions to displacement core priorities, scaling proactive, conflict‑sensitive interventions and partnerships to protect livelihoods, strengthen resilience and support durable solutions in fragile and displacement‑affected settings. ...