Papua New Guinea and FAO
Papua New Guinea joined the Organization in 1975 and cooperation was strengthened with the opening of a country office
in 2013. FAO assistance has aimed at achieving food security through environmentally sustainable local food production.Recent interventions have focused on strengthening policy and planning, including the development of a NationalAgriculture Development Plan. As a small island developing state (SIDS), adaptation to climate change and disaster riskmanagement are important features of cooperation.