Highlights
Director-General
News
Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years
New FAO study notes a nearly 40 percent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather
Story
The transformative power of school meals
A teacher in El Salvador, a student in the Dominican Republic and a farmer in Guatemala connected by the importance of school food and nutrition.
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
Interactive story
Celebrating the work of school foodservice staff
In Focus
FAO teams up with basketball superstars
As FAO Goodwill Ambassadors, the Harlem Globetrotters champion food security, nutrition, and healthy diets worldwide. Discover how!
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
Investing in the future of women in agrifood systems
The FAO’s Commit to Grow Equality initiative drives women’s empowerment in agrifood systems through financing, investments and partnerships. Explore the latest report and learn more!
Data
Tracking water consumption around the world
Using satellite data, our WaPOR tool monitors agricultural water productivity at different scales. Access the database now.
Interactive story
In agrifood systems, not everyone’s experience is equal
Women play a vital role in agrifood systems. To grow equality, we need to address the challenges they face.
Director-General
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
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Voices of Impact
The Harlem Globetrotters: Junior World Food Day
14/03/2025
The Harlem Globetrotters have been working with FAO to ensure a better life for all. During their visit to Rome in October 2024, Joy "Ace" Porter and Darnell “Speedy” Artis participated in the FAO Junior World Food Day event and taught children in nearby Tor Bella Monaca some basketball tricks. Watch the video to learn more.
Video
Schools are where new generations start building a better future
27/01/2023
FAO works with countries to put in place the legal and policy environments needed for effective school food and nutrition programmes.
Podcast
FAO Brief - 3 March 2025
03/03/2025
In this episode, FAO calls for bold action to transform agrifood systems and support biodiversity at the resumed UN Biodiversity Conference, held in Rome; at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Johannesburg, FAO Director-General stresses that food security is vital for peace, stability and human dignity; and the Green Climate Fund approves funding for FAO-led projects in Serbia and Kenya.
Data
Share of land area by type and region
Source: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Land Use. [Accessed on 15 November 2024].https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/RL. Licence: CC-BY-4.0.
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.
