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At the Senior Officers Meeting of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Organization highlighted progress in reducing hunger and mobilizing investments, underscoring the need to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems to address the region’s climate, economic and social challenges.
During the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) of the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39), FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Rene Orellana Halkyer, presented the main results achieved by the region during the 2024–2025 biennium.
During the session, it was noted that Latin America and the Caribbean recorded four consecutive years of decline in hunger and food insecurity. However, progress has not reached everyone: more than 33 million people still suffer from hunger; one in four experiences moderate or severe food insecurity; and nearly 182 million cannot afford a healthy diet.
In his presentation, Orellana Halkyer emphasized that, in close collaboration with countries, FAO focused its work on consolidating policy frameworks, strengthening institutional capacities and promoting strategic investments to sustain structural transformation processes.
In the area of better production, technical cooperation strengthened capacities in sustainable soil management, responsible use of agricultural inputs, and climate-resilient agriculture. More than 8,000 farmers were trained through the Global Soil Doctors Programme, now active in 11 countries.
In the area of better nutrition, countries reinforced their political commitment to updating the CELAC 2030 Food Security, Nutrition and Hunger Eradication Plan, while advancing nutrition policies, school feeding programmes and data generation for decision-making.
Regarding the environment, FAO supported Members in biodiversity conservation, land degradation neutrality and climate action in agrifood systems, mobilizing USD 158.5 million in environmental and climate financing during the biennium.
Under the better life pillar, the Hand-in-Hand Initiative supported the development of investment programmes in 15 countries and three subregions, building a portfolio of USD 2.94 billion and mobilizing USD 1.75 billion in financing for the region.
The strengthening of regional dialogue and knowledge-exchange platforms was also highlighted, including the Regional Technical Platform for Family Farming and the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture, as well as expanded partnerships with regional financial institutions and development banks.
During the biennium, FAO supported countries in the region in accessing USD 400 million in voluntary contributions and mobilizing USD 900 million in co-financing and co-investment.
Orellana Halkyer warned that sustaining and accelerating these advances will require political continuity, sustained investment and stronger regional cooperation. “The transformation of agrifood systems requires long-term political commitment, sustained investment and ever-stronger regional cooperation. FAO reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting Member States with technical assistance, innovation and effective resource mobilization,” he concluded.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms support for FAO’s Strategic Framework and regional action on food inflation
During the discussions on FAO’s reviewed Strategic Framework 2022–31 and on addressing food price inflation, St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and strengthened programme delivery. Represented by Senior Agricultural Officer within the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Transformation, Forestry, Fisheries and Industry, Marcus Richards, the country endorsed “the four priorities for implementation in the 2022–31 strategic frameworks” and advocated for the continued strengthening of national and regional offices to enhance delivery. As a small island developing state, St. Vincent and the Grenadines highlighted the need to strengthen national capacity for risk analysis, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery; expand innovation and technologies to reduce cost drivers; improve water-saving and soil conservation methods; increase access to micro-financing and climate-resilient germplasm; and enhance data connectivity among member states.
Addressing food price inflation, the country recognized heightened food security and nutrition vulnerabilities across the region and acknowledged FAO support in developing technical and policy guidance to strengthen domestic production and value chains, including import substitution, nutrition-sensitive social protection and school feeding programmes. St. Vincent and the Grenadines also pointed to ongoing data initiatives, including the National Agriculture Management Information System under development and participation in the regional survey working group, while calling for a comprehensive regional policy approach to strengthen long-term agrifood systems, including domestic value chains in composite starches, livestock and leafy vegetables, alongside expanded interregional trade.
FAO supports countries and partners through the generation, analysis and dissemination of data and information on agrifood systems; the development and implementation of international norms and standards; and the facilitation of policy dialogue at global, regional and national levels.
The Organization also strengthens institutional capacities to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based policies and programmes, mobilize investments and promote partnerships and coalitions that advance more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. Through the dissemination of knowledge, technologies and good practices, as well as communication and advocacy efforts, FAO contributes to accelerating agrifood systems transformation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The FAO Regional Conference is an official forum where Member States of the region meet to discuss priority challenges and issues related to food and agriculture, with the aim of promoting regional coherence on global policy matters.
As the Organization’s main governing body at the regional level, the Regional Conference is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of FAO’s work in service of its Members and to defining priority areas of work for each biennium.
The 39th FAO Regional Conference is taking place in Brasília, Brazil, from 2 to 6 March 2026.
At the Senior Officers Meeting of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Organization highlighted progress in reducing hunger and mobilizing investments, underscoring the need to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems to address the region’s climate, economic and social challenges.
During the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) of the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39), FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Rene Orellana Halkyer, presented the main results achieved by the region during the 2024–2025 biennium.
During the session, it was noted that Latin America and the Caribbean recorded four consecutive years of decline in hunger and food insecurity. However, progress has not reached everyone: more than 33 million people still suffer from hunger; one in four experiences moderate or severe food insecurity; and nearly 182 million cannot afford a healthy diet.
In his presentation, Orellana Halkyer emphasized that, in close collaboration with countries, FAO focused its work on consolidating policy frameworks, strengthening institutional capacities and promoting strategic investments to sustain structural transformation processes.
In the area of better production, technical cooperation strengthened capacities in sustainable soil management, responsible use of agricultural inputs, and climate-resilient agriculture. More than 8,000 farmers were trained through the Global Soil Doctors Programme, now active in 11 countries.
In the area of better nutrition, countries reinforced their political commitment to updating the CELAC 2030 Food Security, Nutrition and Hunger Eradication Plan, while advancing nutrition policies, school feeding programmes and data generation for decision-making.
Regarding the environment, FAO supported Members in biodiversity conservation, land degradation neutrality and climate action in agrifood systems, mobilizing USD 158.5 million in environmental and climate financing during the biennium.
Under the better life pillar, the Hand-in-Hand Initiative supported the development of investment programmes in 15 countries and three subregions, building a portfolio of USD 2.94 billion and mobilizing USD 1.75 billion in financing for the region.
The strengthening of regional dialogue and knowledge-exchange platforms was also highlighted, including the Regional Technical Platform for Family Farming and the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture, as well as expanded partnerships with regional financial institutions and development banks.
During the biennium, FAO supported countries in the region in accessing USD 400 million in voluntary contributions and mobilizing USD 900 million in co-financing and co-investment.
Orellana Halkyer warned that sustaining and accelerating these advances will require political continuity, sustained investment and stronger regional cooperation. “The transformation of agrifood systems requires long-term political commitment, sustained investment and ever-stronger regional cooperation. FAO reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting Member States with technical assistance, innovation and effective resource mobilization,” he concluded.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms support for FAO’s Strategic Framework and regional action on food inflation
During the discussions on FAO’s reviewed Strategic Framework 2022–31 and on addressing food price inflation, St. Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and strengthened programme delivery. Represented by Senior Agricultural Officer within the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Transformation, Forestry, Fisheries and Industry, Marcus Richards, the country endorsed “the four priorities for implementation in the 2022–31 strategic frameworks” and advocated for the continued strengthening of national and regional offices to enhance delivery. As a small island developing state, St. Vincent and the Grenadines highlighted the need to strengthen national capacity for risk analysis, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery; expand innovation and technologies to reduce cost drivers; improve water-saving and soil conservation methods; increase access to micro-financing and climate-resilient germplasm; and enhance data connectivity among member states.
Addressing food price inflation, the country recognized heightened food security and nutrition vulnerabilities across the region and acknowledged FAO support in developing technical and policy guidance to strengthen domestic production and value chains, including import substitution, nutrition-sensitive social protection and school feeding programmes. St. Vincent and the Grenadines also pointed to ongoing data initiatives, including the National Agriculture Management Information System under development and participation in the regional survey working group, while calling for a comprehensive regional policy approach to strengthen long-term agrifood systems, including domestic value chains in composite starches, livestock and leafy vegetables, alongside expanded interregional trade.
FAO supports countries and partners through the generation, analysis and dissemination of data and information on agrifood systems; the development and implementation of international norms and standards; and the facilitation of policy dialogue at global, regional and national levels.
The Organization also strengthens institutional capacities to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based policies and programmes, mobilize investments and promote partnerships and coalitions that advance more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. Through the dissemination of knowledge, technologies and good practices, as well as communication and advocacy efforts, FAO contributes to accelerating agrifood systems transformation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The FAO Regional Conference is an official forum where Member States of the region meet to discuss priority challenges and issues related to food and agriculture, with the aim of promoting regional coherence on global policy matters.
As the Organization’s main governing body at the regional level, the Regional Conference is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of FAO’s work in service of its Members and to defining priority areas of work for each biennium.
The 39th FAO Regional Conference is taking place in Brasília, Brazil, from 2 to 6 March 2026.
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