Approved by the UN General Assembly, it will increase awareness of the crucial role women farmers play in agrifood systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) will play a key role in contributing to the deliberations of the upcoming 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19).  

At UNGA-ECOSOC event, FAO Deputy Director-General emphasizes the key role of anticipatory action in protecting and equipping communities ahead of shocks

Galvanizing youth action, innovation and investment at the annual World Food Forum to achieve a better food future for all

85 FAO member countries have officially expressed interest in promoting the sustainable development of the value chains of 54 Special Agricultural Products

RENOFARM, or Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials on Farms for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria

Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger

FAO Director-General emphasizes importance of tackling root causes by increasing agricultural support in emergencies

Hundreds of Indigenous leaders and representatives from across the globe convened to discuss, exchange ideas, and address current challenges to ensure the full realization of the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.  

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a yearly global platform for dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on finding solutions to challenges affecting the well-being of youth.  

Recently published booklet highlights significance and calls for action to maximize potential

The 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) that started today at the UN in New York is particularly strategic for FAO's work and mandate.

The side event aimed to highlight the critical role of financing for development in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment as a cornerstone to prevent and mitigate food crises and transform agrifood systems. 

From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa

Investing in women in agrifood systems in order to close gaps in productivity and wages is crucial to grow the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce hunger for 45 million people, and incre...

At CSW68, FAO cohosted several side events and participated in more, highlighting the importance of women's empowerment in building sustainable agrifood systems

Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina briefs UN Security Council on the impact of conflict on food security

New data reveals that half of the population or about 1.1 million people are experiencing catastrophic food insecurity

Interview with Alexander Jones, Director of the FAO’s Resource Mobilization Division, on his recent field visit to Afghanistan to see how FAO is helping farmers to get back on their feet

International Women’s Day 2024: Follow the joint FAO, IFAD and WFP celebration to see why investing in rural women is central to achieving our Sustainable Development Goals