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FAO Director-General cites inclusiveness, market access and innovations as key to food security in the COVID-19 context
03/12/2020
QU Dongyu outlines ways to minimize the impacts of the pandemic on agri-food systems at Mediterranean Dialogues 2020
Fresh kick-off for agri-food systems transformation
25/11/2020
Global Female Voices join FAO in the need for solidarity and urgent action
FAO to co-host side event at 3rd Global Conference of UN One Planet Network (10YFP) Sustainable Food Systems Programme
24/11/2020
On Thursday 3 December 2020, FAO, in collaboration with the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), will co-host the side event “Sustainable Food Systems in the Mediterranean: a
FAO calls for making agri-food systems and green spaces part of urban plans
12/11/2020
Director-General QU Dongyu spoke at UCLG 2020 World Council
FAO to join UCLG World Congress in Guangzhou
11/11/2020
From 11 to 13 November the city of Guangzhou will host the virtual UCLG World Council 2020 on “The role of the International Municipal and Regional Movement in Covid times”.
FAO launches Food Coalition to lift food access, sustainable agri-food systems
05/11/2020
Global alliance proposed by Italy and led by FAO aims to put zero hunger goal back on track after pandemic
Europe and Central Asia discuss solutions to promote sustainable agri-food systems
02/11/2020
FAO’s Regional Conference for Europe kicks off hosted virtually by Uzbekistan
European Week of Regions and Cities: Making Farm to Fork Strategies Work
27/10/2020
FAO Urban Food Agenda and EU Farm to Fork presented together
Impact of COVID-19 on people's livelihoods, their health and our food systems
13/10/2020
Joint statement by ILO, FAO, IFAD and WHO
FAO Director-General calls for transformational change in the way we manage our forests and food systems that depend on them
06/10/2020
Committee on Forestry focuses on how the forest sector can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and COVID-19 recovery.
FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
21/09/2020
Turning the recovery from COVID-19 into an opportunity for cities to become more sustainable, resilient, and provide access to healthy foods for all.
FAO launches the FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda in Brazil
16/09/2020
On Thursday 17 September 2020 FAO is launching the Portuguese version of the FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda.
FAO to continue to support G20 to address the pandemic and strengthen agri-food systems
14/09/2020
Through the Hand-in-Hand initiative, the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme and other actions, FAO can help ensure well-functioning global food markets, promote responsible investments, and reduce food loss and waste, among other areas.
Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods
07/09/2020
FAO regional conference on rebound from damage of COVID-19
FAO COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme - Food systems transformation
03/09/2020
The disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis have highlighted many of the fragilities of contemporary food systems.
Transforming urban food systems during COVID-19: Key Insights from 29th July FAO Global Webinar
28/08/2020
On 29 July 2020, FAO hosted the Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from an FAO Global Survey.
More than 3 million people facing acute food insecurity as Burkina Faso grapples with COVID-19 and conflict
24/08/2020
Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed as well as longer-term investment in rural livelihoods and social services
A FAO global Event to showcase the impact of COVID-19 on Urban Food Systems
23/07/2020
On Wednesday 29 July from 2 to 4 PM (CET), FAO will host the Online Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from a FAO Global Survey.
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 launched
14/07/2020
As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2020 is in doubt, the UN report warns.
African CITYFOOD month kicking off on 1st July
01/07/2020
From 1 to 31 July FAO is organising the first African CITYFOOD month campaign in collaboration with ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Africa and with the support of RUAF Global Partnership on Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems.