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Plan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Agriculture (2014-2016).

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry
Keyword
Climate change Disasters Flood Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Smallholders/peasants Poverty Water shortage/drought Early warning system/emergency intervention system Local government Risk assessment/management Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Food security Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Animal health Animal production
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
2014-2016
Abstract

The Plan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Agriculture was developed at the request of the Government of Lao PDR through a process of consultation and engagement led by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), with technical and facilitation support provided by FAO. The plan was designed to guide the implementation of a proactive approach to DRRM within the agricultural sector over a period of three years (2014–2016) to contribute to the achievement of the following long-term vision for DRRM in agriculture: Prevent and reduce the impacts from natural disasters and climate change on farming communities and the agricultural sectors, and contribute to enhanced resilience of livelihoods for sustainable and fair food and nutrition security in Lao PDR. The Plan of Action is a tool for translating the vision of DRRM in agriculture into doable actions, and thus contributes to ensuring that sustainable, food secure and climate-proofed DRRM interventions contribute to the resilience of farming communities and the agricultural sectors in Lao PDR. It builds on existing institutional mechanisms and mandates to systematically address the impacts of natural and biological disasters (including climate change) on agriculture, livestock, fisheries/aquaculture and forestry. It will catalyse links between DRRM, CCA and sustainable NRM, and reinforce agricultural development with a strong institutional basis for implementation.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org