Emergency Response and Resilience Building to Improve Livelihoods, Food Security, and Nutrition in Locust Affected Regions of Namibia

The article highlights FAO’s emergency interventions in Namibia following severe locust outbreaks affecting rural livelihoods and food security. The response included providing emergency agricultural inputs, technical training, and food assistance to vulnerable households. The initiative aimed to restore production capacities, improve nutrition, and build community resilience against future shocks. It stresses the importance of coordinated, climate-responsive actions to protect livelihoods and enhance long-term food system resilience amid climate-induced challenges.