Highlights
Director-General
News
Nitrogen use efficiency must be improved to reduce harm to human and environmental health
FAO publishes comprehensive report on Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Agrifood Systems
A more dynamic, efficient and effective FAO
Read the series on how FAO has become even stronger to better support its Members in transforming agrifood systems
Interactive story
The tide is turning
Discover how aquatic food systems play a vital role in nourishing and sustaining a growing global population.
In Focus
Adequate food for all
Recognizing the right to food upholds the dignity of every person and ensures they can live free from discrimination.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Campaign
365 days of action
Join FAO’s 80th anniversary by organizing events that highlight actions and innovations for a sustainable food future.
Interactive story
Putting a spotlight on our food's hidden costs
Many of these hidden costs can be linked to diet-related health impacts. Let's explore the causes and see how we can drive change.
Publication
World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024
Explore data on the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape.
Director-General
A more dynamic, efficient and effective FAO
Read the series on how FAO has become even stronger to better support its Members in transforming agrifood systems
Voices of Impact
Pacífico Biocultural: Making Peace with Nature in Colombia through the FAO-GEF Partnership
20/01/2025
Rural communities in the Colombian Pacific region are working actively to conserve the unique biodiversity of their territories. Watch the video and see how through restoration, training and capacity building, FAO and its partners are supporting these communities to protect the environment and build resilient livelihoods, while recognizing the deep connection between nature and culture.
Video
Preserving antimicrobials for the health of people, animals and the environment
14/01/2025
To ensure these life-saving medicines work for present and future generations, we must apply the One Health approach.
Podcast
FAO Brief – 20 January 2025
20/01/2025
In this episode, FAO calls for urgent action to address Sudan's worsening famine; FAO Director-General reaffirms the importance of science and innovation to transform agrifood systems during a recent visit to China; and the Food Price Index dips in December.
Data
Value added of agriculture, forestry and fishing by region
Note: Percentages on the figure indicate the shares in the total; they may not tally due to rounding.
Source: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Macro Indicators. [Accessed on 15 November 2024].http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/MK
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.
