FAO Director-General outlines five pillars for effective impact in Africa at Italy-Africa Summit
29/01/2024
QU Dongyu addresses African leaders at the Italian Senate
Achieving SDG 2 without breaching the 1.5 °C threshold: A global roadmap
26/01/2024
With Small Island Developing States (SIDS) centre-stage this week at the United Nations headquarters, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invited Member States, UN System and partners to explore how the new FAO Global Roadmap to achieve SDG 2 and transform agrifood systems within a 1.5°C can support SIDS efforts to achieve sustainable development and respond to climate challenges.
Amid conflict and climate risks, FAO highlights crucial role of AMIS in global food market stability
19/01/2024
At the GFFA in Berlin, Chief Economist Máximo Torero urges unity to end hunger and support policy and monitoring tools already in place.
FAO Food Price Index declines in December
05/01/2024
Benchmark measure of world food commodity prices ends 2023 about 10 percent below its year-earlier level
FAO expresses deep alarm over acute hunger in the Gaza Strip
21/12/2023
UN agency issues call for urgent action in wake of Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report
General Assembly adopts resolutions on food and agriculture matters, with FAO Secretariat support
19/12/2023
Today, the General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) resolutions on Agriculture development, food security and nutrition; Eradicating rural poverty; Agricultural technology for sustainable development; Combating sand and dust storms; and Natural plant fibres.
New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change
19/12/2023
The data shows urgent need for improvement, as well as the potential for shared learnings
COP28: FAO spotlights agrifood systems’ potential to address climate impacts and achieve 1.5°C goal
13/12/2023
From a world leaders’ declaration on food and agriculture to a new FAO global roadmap to eradicate hunger while keeping 1.5°C alive, COP28 witnessed momentum to transform agrifood systems
The Sudan: Escalating conflict and persistent economic decline deepen food security crisis
12/12/2023
From the FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa
COP28: FAO marks International Mountain Day 2023 with focus on restoring ecosystems
11/12/2023
New report offers uplifting cases of successful restoration projects amid the climate crisis.
COP28: FAO launches global roadmap process to eradicate hunger within 1.5°C limits
10/12/2023
The roadmap envisions transforming agrifood systems from a net emitter to a carbon sink.
FAO welcomes decision to celebrate International Day of Potato annually on May 30
09/12/2023
Observance helps highlight the potato’s importance for global agriculture, economic development, food security and nutrition.
World Soil Day 2023 Brings Awareness to Better Soil and Water Management
07/12/2023
In a united effort to address the crucial connection between soil and water in sustainable agrifood systems, the celebration of World Soil Day (WSD) 2023 took center stage at the UN Headquarters in New York. This year's event, held on 7 December, aimed to raise awareness and engage citizens worldwide in the preservation and enhancement of soil health.
World Soil Day 2023 highlights link between soil and water, increasingly crucial in face of climate crisis
05/12/2023
At FAO global ceremony Glinka and King Bhumibol prizes awarded for outstanding work in soil science
Camelids take centre stage: FAO launches International Year to recognize their global impact
04/12/2023
UN dedicates 2024 to recognizing the essential role of these animals in supporting livelihoods and sustainability.
Statement by the Director-General on the food security situation in Gaza
12/11/2023
Rome – I am profoundly distressed by the loss of lives and the human catastrophe unfolding due to the violence taking place in the Middle East, and most particularly in Gaza.
Global meets local at the World Food Day celebration in New York
16/10/2023
The annual flagship observance, World Food Day, is celebrated all over the world to commemorate the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and reflect on the progress towards a world without hunger while underscoring the path forward for food access and a healthy diet for all.
Agrifood systems take center stage at SDG Summit and 78th UN General Assembly
22/09/2023
Delegation led by Director-General QU Dongyu, consisting of FAO’s Chief Economist, Chief Scientist and several division directors, showed FAO’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
Daily updates: FAO at UNGA78 and SDG Summit
22/09/2023
New York - The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a crucial milestone in the journey towards achieving the 2030 Agenda and the urgent need to put the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
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UNGA: FAO Chief Economist sounds alarm on lingering global food security crisis
21/09/2023
At high-level event, Máximo Torero called for increased support for smallholder farmers to tackle acute food insecurity