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Latin American and Caribbean countries establish priorities for FAO’s work in the region
06/04/2022
FAO Regional Conference underscores importance of sustainable agrifood systems, prosperous and inclusive rural societies, and sustainable and resilient agriculture...
A Virtual Consultation on Urban Food Systems
29/03/2022
FAO to co-host a virtual consultation on Urban Food Systems with UNEP and UN-Habitat...
UN Day to focus on better health through safe food
15/03/2022
At the core of a sustainable food system is the need to have food that is safe for consumption.Safe food is not only a prerequisite to achieve food security and health it is also a fundamental enabler to building a strong economy (productivity, market acc
The FAO AgrInvest-Food Systems project and the national union of women parboilers in Burkina Faso
09/03/2022
In Burkina Faso, rice is a major staple crop and plays a considerable role in the economy, both as a source of income and as an important element in the diet of many households, especially in urban areas. The AgrInvest-Food Systems project of FAO (AgrInve
Tea can help transform agrifood systems to end poverty and hunger
24/02/2022
The economic importance of the tea industry has grown during the pandemic but it must confront key challenges, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu tells the 24th Session of Intergovernmental Group on Tea...
Support for Suriname’s pineapple sector: UN Joint SDG Fund approves 3ADI+ proposal
15/02/2022
Targeting indigenous communities, including women and youth...
AgrInvest-Food Systems Project: Supporting market development of women-led organizations in Kenya
27/01/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is implementing the project “AgrInvest - Enabling inclusive and efficient private sector investment in agri-food systems” (AgrInvest-FS), to foster SDG-aligned investments in agri-food sys
Just out! A new FAO publication on life cycle assessment of food items
23/12/2021
FAO has just released a new publication on the 'Integration of environment and nutrition in life cycle assessment of food items: opportunities and challenges', with major contributions from more than 30 researchers around the world. Today’s agri-food syst
Multi-stakeholder collaboration: Way forward for food systems transformation in the Mediterranean
14/12/2021
The UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) generated a wave of food systems transformation that inspired the conversation at the third Independent UNFSS Dialogue organized by the SFS-MED Platform on Thursday, 9 December 2021. Focusing on “Pathways for the future
AgrInvest-Food Systems Project: Increasing the bankability of rice entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso
06/12/2021
Under the AgrInvest-Food Systems Project (AgrInvest-FS), FAO, in partnership with the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), is fostering SDG-aligned investments in agri-food systems in Africa to contribute to sustainable economic grow
Consumers help make agrifood systems transformation a reality
03/12/2021
Consumers, with the support of consumer organizations, can be key to ensuring human rights for all people are met, according to a new report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...
A Mediterranean Dialogue to explore future of Sustainable Food Systems
02/12/2021
Focusing on the theme “Pathways for the future of Sustainable Food Systems in the Mediterranean”, the UNFSS Independent Dialogue will take stock of regional and national efforts in following up to the UN Food Systems Summit, allowing to exchange on the wa
A N4G Side Event to assess the role of local governments in food systems
30/11/2021
The event wants to raise awareness on the value of urban and local governments to make food systems more inclusive, sustainable, equitable, and resilient to achieve healthy diets for all...
Making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
24/11/2021
FAO’s The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2021 report exposes the fragility of our agrifood systems and offers solutions on how to deal with sudden shocks...
Small-scale fishers make agri-food systems more sustainable
19/11/2021
In the Launch ceremony of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 small-scale fishers are celebrated for their contribution to human well-being and the safeguarding of natural resources...
Joint FAO-IRENA report on renewable energy for agri-food systems launched at COP26
05/11/2021
FAO Director-General also addresses emissions from dairy systems at global climate talks...
FAO calls for greater RBA collaboration to implement UN Food System Summit outcomes
25/10/2021
5th informal meeting of the governing bodies of FAO Council, IFAD and WFP Executive Board...
Accelerating food systems transformation in the Mediterranean
19/10/2021
In the framework of the “SFS-MED” project, FAO and partner organizations have just released an executive brief on food systems in the Mediterranean.The publication - “Accelerating food systems transformation in the Mediterranean” - highlights key messages
Life Cycle Assessment for sustainable food systems
12/10/2021
Agri-food systems are major contributors to environmental degradation. At the same time obesity and diet-related diseases is on the rise due to overconsumption of ultra-processed food which is high in saturated fat, salt and sugar.Life Cycle Assessment (L
The role of cities to address nutritional and environmental challenges
11/10/2021
On Tuesday, 12 October (12:45 –14:15 CEST) FAO will virtually host a Side Event of the 49 Committee on World Food Security (CFS). The Webinar - Addressing Nutrition and Environmental Challenges: The Role of Cities and Local Governments for Inclusive and S