FAO Director-General addresses High-Level Segment of 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests
09/05/2024
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today addressed the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19).
During Cornell University visit QU Dongyu emphasizes the important role of young people in agrifood system transformation
09/05/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu meets students at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York.
Director-General emphasizes need to make sure science, technology and innovation is suitable, accessible and affordable for all
09/05/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the STI Forum in New York.
FAO welcomes the celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026
02/05/2024
Approved by the UN General Assembly, it will increase awareness of the crucial role women farmers play in agrifood systems
Future of global forestry to be discussed in New York
01/05/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) will play a key role in contributing to the deliberations of the upcoming 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19).
El Niño and La Niña: four crucial steps to build climate resilience
30/04/2024
At UNGA-ECOSOC event, FAO Deputy Director-General emphasizes the key role of anticipatory action in protecting and equipping communities ahead of shocks
FAO’s Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol calls to invest in agriculture, scale up anticipatory action and build resilient agrifood systems
30/04/2024
29-30 April – FAO’s Deputy Director-General (DDG), Beth Bechdol, called for all stakeholders to rethink responses to food crises, urging greater investment in agriculture and the need for emergency agricultural aid as part of our response, during her recent two-day mission to New York.
FAO’s One Country One Priority Product initiative celebrates milestones and aims for scaled implementation
26/04/2024
85 FAO member countries have officially expressed interest in promoting the sustainable development of the value chains of 54 Special Agricultural Products
FAO presents World Food Forum 2024
26/04/2024
Galvanizing youth action, innovation and investment at the annual World Food Forum to achieve a better food future for all
FAO launches global 10-year initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems transformation
25/04/2024
RENOFARM, or Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials on Farms for Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria
Global Report on Food Crises is a wake-up call
24/04/2024
FAO Director-General emphasizes importance of tackling root causes by increasing agricultural support in emergencies
Global Report on Food Crises: Acute hunger remains persistently high in 59 countries with 1 in 5 people assessed in need of critical urgent action
24/04/2024
Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger
FAO at the 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
23/04/2024
Hundreds of Indigenous leaders and representatives from across the globe convened to discuss, exchange ideas, and address current challenges to ensure the full realization of the rights of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
FAO at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024
17/04/2024
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a yearly global platform for dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on finding solutions to challenges affecting the well-being of youth.
FAO guide to new International Day of Potato sets scene for first-ever observance on May 30
15/04/2024
Recently published booklet highlights significance and calls for action to maximize potential
Indigenous Youth at the center of the discussions in New York at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
15/04/2024
The 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) that started today at the UN in New York is particularly strategic for FAO's work and mandate.
FAO and AfDB host joint event on investing in gender equality to mitigate and prevent food crises and transform agrifood systems
05/04/2024
The side event aimed to highlight the critical role of financing for development in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment as a cornerstone to prevent and mitigate food crises and transform agrifood systems.
Gaza: FAO contributes to fighting malnutrition and starvation
05/04/2024
From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
FAO launches global commitment to enhance gender equality in agrifood systems
27/03/2024
Investing in women in agrifood systems in order to close gaps in productivity and wages is crucial to grow the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce hunger for 45 million people, and incre...
FAO calls for increased financing for gender equality in agrifood systems at CSW68
21/03/2024
At CSW68, FAO cohosted several side events and participated in more, highlighting the importance of women's empowerment in building sustainable agrifood systems