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FAO Food Price Index posts significant leap in March
08/04/2022
War drives large increases in international prices for wheat, maize and vegetable oils.
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The Sahel and Lake Chad Regions: FAO joins global effort to reinforce response to food security crisis
07/04/2022
International community pledges around €1.79 billion to address unprecedented humanitarian threats in the region.
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FAO launches new phase of agriculture policy initiative with $11 million grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
06/04/2022
The programme covers eight African countries, supporting reforms and evidence-based public investment decisions over a five-year period.
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Global body for protecting plant health meets as advocacy efforts accelerate
05/04/2022
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures opens 16th session with moves to set plant health standards at the forefront.
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A bridge with the UN system, on the road to transforming our agrifood systems
04/04/2022
In her first visit to the seat of the UN, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol met UN leadership and Members in New York, raising the profile of a reinvigorated and fit-for-purpose FAO.
Last week saw the inaugural visit to the UN in New York of Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, who presented...
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An inclusive food systems transformation shall prioritize women and girls
01/04/2022
We spoke to Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN and Chair of the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66), which wrapped some days ago.
How can we make the work of international, regional, and local decision-making platforms more responsive to the needs...
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Latin American and Caribbean countries establish priorities for FAO’s work in the region
01/04/2022
FAO Regional Conference underscores importance of sustainable agrifood systems, prosperous and inclusive rural societies, and sustainable and resilient agriculture.
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FAO and International Chamber of Commerce strengthen collaboration
31/03/2022
Partnership aims to promote responsible investments in line with countries’ priorities, enhance communications and public-private collaboration, and facilitate knowledge-sharing.
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Latin America and the Caribbean map pathway to transform agrifood systems
30/03/2022
Ministers of world’s largest agrifood net exporting region meet in Ecuador for FAO Regional Conference focused on healthy diets, inclusive rural societies and sustainable agriculture.
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FAO welcomes decision to mark International Day of Plant Health annually on May 12
29/03/2022
Observance helps highlight issue of plant pests and diseases responsible for the loss of up to 40 percent of food crops, worsening hunger.
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Looking to Stockholm+50: agri-food systems transformation as key for sustainable recovery to COVID-19
28/03/2022
FAO delivered remarks at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Hall during today’s preparatory meeting ahead of Stockholm+50, convened by the UNGA President.
Today the UN General Assembly Hall saw a preparatory meeting ahead of Stockholm+50, convened by the President of the General Assembly and chaired by the Stockholm+50 co-hosts – Sweden and Kenya. The “Stockholm+50:...
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FAO at CSW66
23/03/2022
Follow the daily updates and key takeaways from FAO's participation at the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66).
14 March, New York – This morning saw the opening of the formal segment of the 66th Session of the Commission on Social Development (CSW66), which is chaired by...
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Make every drop count: An inclusive, integrated and innovative approach to water scarcity is critical
23/03/2022
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the World Water Forum in Dakar.
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Greenhouse gas reporting is about to get a whole lot easier
23/03/2022
New features in FAO’s Collect Earth software will allow countries to access and interpret land use data for GHG inventories.
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International Year of Millets: Mapping the way forward ahead of 2023
22/03/2022
The Permanent Missions of India and Nigeria to the UN organized with FAO a virtual event today from New York to build momentum towards the International Year of Millets in 2023.
Millets are among the first plants to have been domesticated and are considered "nutri-cereals" due to their high nutritional content....
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Pastoralism: Supporting livelihoods, building peace
22/03/2022
Better governance and basic services needed in Sahel region, FAO Director-General says.
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International Day of Forests: towards a greener future with people and planet working together
21/03/2022
FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo delivered a video message at the New York-based virtual global event marking the International Day.
A virtual celebration of the International Day of Forests brought together the UN community in New York to recognize the vital role of forests for human and planetary prosperity, including...
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Building the resilience of rural people in fragile contexts must remain a key priority
21/03/2022
FAO Director-General highlights interlinkage between conflicts and food insecurity at the European Humanitarian Forum.
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Sustainable forest use helps tackle the climate crisis and achieve the SDGs
21/03/2022
International Day of Forests: New FAO report focuses on forest products’ contribution to the global bio-economy.
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UN Environment Programme joins alliance to implement One Health approach
18/03/2022
Strengthened partnership aims to accelerate coordinated strategy on human, animal and ecosystem health.