At the High-Level Political Forum in New York, FAO calls for less risk aversion and more innovation in funding the zero hunger challenge
State of the World’s Forests 2024 report emphasizes innovation as key to new management approaches
QU Dongyu’s Mongolia visit took place on 10-12 July and the one to DPRK on 13-16 July
Discover how the groundbreaking Open Foris platform can restore and protect forests.
This session will feature discussion on scaling-up agroforesty, ecosystem restoration and much more. See the agenda and watch the webcast.
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
From specialized manuals to children’s books, FAO produces a vast range of informative publications. Explore a catalogue of FAO’s latest publications.
See how the FAO Investment Centre is working towards a greener, more sustainable, inclusive and equitable future.
Revolutionizing traditional bread-making empowers Iranian women and combats desertification.
QU Dongyu’s Mongolia visit took place on 10-12 July and the one to DPRK on 13-16 July
Forests are one of the planet’s greatest resources, but climate change and human impact pose growing threats. Around the world, innovations are making it possible to address these challenges. From digital forest management, to wood-based textiles, and new sustainable building materials, new technologies are revolutionizing the way we manage and protect our forests. Watch the video to learn more.
From cutting-edge technologies for forest monitoring to sustainable substitutes derived from trees for plastics and fabrics, innovation can help us...
In this episode, experts and policymakers call to reinforce the vital role of fisheries and aquaculture in tackling food insecurity at FAO’s Headquarters; a new report reveals emerging economies will drive agricultural markets in the next decade; and the Food Price Index stable.
Note: Percentages on the figure indicate the shares in the total; they may not tally due to rounding.
Source: FAO. 2023. Forestry Production and Trade. In: FAOSTAT. Rome. [Cited October 2023]. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan (Reviewed) 2022-25 and Programme of Work and Budget 2024-25.
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.
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.