Disasters are reshaping the way we think about food systems. From droughts in Europe to bushfires in Australia and extreme heat in North America, the agricultural sector is facing unprecedented shocks that ripple far beyond immediate production losses. These events disrupt value chains, drive up food prices, and threaten progress toward SDG2: Zero Hunger.
The FAO’s Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2025 report highlights how digital innovation, from early warning systems to smarter data collection, can help us understand and reduce these risks. By capturing not only direct losses but also the cascading effects across interconnected agrifood systems, we can build stronger evidence for recovery and resilience.
As we approach International Day of Forests, this report is a reminder that forests are part of the solution. When smallholder farmers benefit from forest products such as food, fodder, fuel, and income, they have every reason to protect and regenerate them. Linking disaster risk reduction with forest stewardship is essential to safeguarding livelihoods, nutrition, and climate resilience.
