 As the effect of the climate crisis unfolds, the frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters are increasing, inflicting a heavy toll on communities and livelihoods across the world. The year 2023 has broken all existing records for the highest temperatures registered on our warming planet. Episodes of extreme floods, storms, droughts, wildfires and pest and disease outbreaks are becoming daily features in global headlines. And at the same time, active armed conflicts comprising situations of civil unrest, interstate conflicts and civil war are at their highest level since the Second World War. Globally, over one-quarter of a billion people are experiencing acute food insecurity as conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks collide. Agriculture is one of the most highly exposed and vulnerable sectors in the context of disaster risks. As we head towards COP28, FAO is calling for collective, coordinated and scaled-up actions to support and safeguard farmers and their communities and enhance their resilience. One way to do this is through climate and other risk-informed adaptation actions designed to help reduce disaster risks and their impacts. Localization, empowerment as well as collective action are key ingredients that need to be mainstreamed to build inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems.