Highlights
Director-General
News
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August
New 2024 forecasts for global cereal output point to weather-driven drop in coarse grains offset by expected increases for wheat and rice
Story
Growing food out of water in Bhutan
Self-reliant woman adapts hydroponics to country’s farming context.
In Tashkent, the Director-General met with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev
They discussed ways to strengthen the collaboration between FAO and Uzbekistan
Interactive story
Understanding food insecurity
Explore the issue of food insecurity through the lenses of urbanization and gender.
In Focus
Committee on Commodity Problems
Follow the Committee’s 76th session and discover the latest developments in the agricultural and fertilizer markets and the linkages between trade and nutrition.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
The State of the World’s Forests 2024
The biennial report highlights data on global forest resources while outlining strategies for reducing deforestation.
Campaigns
Calling all young artists!
Get creative this World Food Day. Join our poster contest and draw your favorite dish or recipe.
Data
Monitoring and analyzing food prices
Access the latest information on domestic prices of basic foods in developing countries.
Director-General
In Tashkent, the Director-General met with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev
They discussed ways to strengthen the collaboration between FAO and Uzbekistan
Voices of Impact
Drought within an ocean – Celestina’s story
06/09/2024
Celestina Tavares, a livestock farmer in Cabo Verde is at the forefront of the battle against climate change threats bringing prolonged droughts and scarce pasture for animals. Watch the video and see how through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation project, a group of Chinese experts shared with Celestina their knowledge and useful techniques for adapting to climate change.
Video
Podcast
World Food Day 2024
12/08/2024
Food is life, health, and hope. Everyone should have the right to food. But not just any food. Everyone should have access to nutritious, affordable, safe, and sustainable foods. Join us this World Food Day. Support the right to foods for a better life and a better future.
Data
FAO Food Price Index 2021-2024
Source: https://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/foodpricesindex/en/
2020 World
31.2%
2010 World
31.5%
In depth
Data
Transparency is key to FAO’s mission
Our new transparency portal shows how and where our resources are used and the results we have achieved. Explore the portal now.
Publication
Medium Term Plan and Programme of Work
The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan (Reviewed) 2022-25 and Programme of Work and Budget 2024-25.
In Focus
FAO Data Lab
The FAO Data Lab for Statistical Innovation modernizes the statistical business process, with a specific focus on emergency contexts, when having access to timely information is very important.
FAO and the SDGs
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A world free from hunger and malnutrition where food and agriculture contributes to improving the living standards of all
FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.
FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the future so that millions of people don’t go hungry.
Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and the private sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.
FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to primary education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and chances of lifelong learning.
FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.
FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.
FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.
FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.
FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.
FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to natural resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.
FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.
FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.
FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.
FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.
FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.
FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.
FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.
FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.
FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the future so that millions of people don’t go hungry.
Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and the private sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.
FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to primary education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and chances of lifelong learning.
FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.
FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.
FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.
FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.
FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.
FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to natural resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.
FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.
FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.
FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.
FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.
FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.
FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.
FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.
