Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2025

Agriculture and food security face unprecedented challenges from the escalating frequency and intensity of disasters worldwide. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of how disasters disrupt agricultural systems across multiple dimensions – from immediate production losses to cascading effects through infrastructure, markets, financial systems, and ecosystem services. Alongside documenting these mounting challenges, the report charts a transformative path forward through digital innovation. Digital editions of FAO publications are available on the FAO website as part of FAO’s Open Access policy.