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Building sustainable agrifood systems

See how FAO supports inclusive, efficient and resilient food production

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
Revitalizing Syrian agriculture through inclusivity and innovation

Farmer Field School Facilitator living with a disability makes all the difference to his community.

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
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.

In Focus
Protecting plant resources

Find out about the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)  - an intergovernmental agreement signed by over 180 countries.

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!

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Statistics
FAOSTAT - Food and agriculture data

FAOSTAT provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all FAO regional groupings from 1961 to the most recent year available.

Campaign
365 days of action

Join FAO’s 80th anniversary by organizing events that highlight actions and innovations for a sustainable food future.

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

17/03/2025

Ahmad is an experienced veterinarian and a dedicated facilitator at FAO's Farmer Field School (FFS) in Ghor Elasi, rural Hama. Despite living with a physical disability due to polio since childhood, Ahmad's perseverance has led him to become an inspiration for local farmers. Watch the video to see how, by sharing invaluable farming practices, he has earned community appreciation and recognition.

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
17/03/2025

In this episode, the Harlem Globetrotters are named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors for their commitment to the fight against food insecurity; new data from FAO and other UN agencies warns that 4.4 million people in Somalia could face hunger by April 2025 due to worsening drought and conflict; and the FAO Food Price Index rose 1.6 percent in February.

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

FAO supports governments and partners to design the right policies and programmes to end hunger, promote food security and promote sustainable agriculture for millions of people around the world.

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A world free from hunger and malnutrition where food and agriculture contributes to improving the living standards of all

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FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.

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FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.

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FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.

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FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

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FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.

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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.

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FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.

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FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.

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FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.

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FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.

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FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.

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FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.

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FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.

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FAO supports governments and partners to design the right policies and programmes to end hunger, promote food security and promote sustainable agriculture for millions of people around the world.

sdg photo
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FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.

sdg photo
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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.

sdg photo
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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.

sdg photo
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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.

sdg photo
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FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.

sdg photo
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FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.

sdg photo
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FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.

sdg photo
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FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

sdg photo
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FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.

sdg photo
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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.

sdg photo
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FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.

sdg photo
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FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.

sdg photo
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FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.

sdg photo
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FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.

sdg photo
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FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.

sdg photo
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FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.

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FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.

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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.