Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger 

Recent weather trends associated with El Niño have decimated harvest prospects and point to rising prices and import needs.

Efforts include provision of basic inputs, post-harvest equipment and community infrastructure development

Several municipalities submit letters of intent to join initiative, piloted in capital since March 

33rd Session of the FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for Africa opens in Morocco.

Director of the FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience, Rein Paulsen, evaluates the food security situation on the ground and urges continued global support 

Recently published booklet highlights significance and calls for action to maximize potential

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures “indispensable” amid changing weather patterns, FAO Director-General says

From FAO Regional Office for Africa

The initiative focuses on legal wood raw material, enhanced processing capacity and access to finance

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the Informal North America Regional Conference in Ottawa

FAO and FARA, a continental research forum, launch a publication on underutilized crops that have the potential to provide dietary nutrients to various African communities.

From FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa 

Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar.

New Memorandum of Understanding aims to boost commitment to achieving food security and resilient agrifood systems 

From the FAO Regional Office for Africa

From the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO calls for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the uninterrupted flow of commercial and humanitarian food supplies

Delegates from 33 member states agreed on the FAO priorities for the region to end hunger and inequalities

Mobile application can help accelerate restoration efforts, enable small-holder participation in regulated markets, and bolster initiatives to demarcate customary lands