Events
23/ 4
2020
FAO Insights with Anna Lartey on Nutrition and Food Systems
Hybrid Event, 23/04/2020
Join us for the second edition of FAO Insights, featuring Anna Lartey, Director of the Nutrition and Food Systems Division, FAO, to talk about nutrition in the time of COVID-19. The pandemic is causing many changes in the daily lives of people around the
9/ 4
2020
FAO Insights with Máximo Torero
Hybrid Event, 09/04/2020
Join us for the inaugural edition of FAO Insights, which will feature Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist and Assistant Director General of the Economic and Social Development Department on the Hand-in-Hand Initiative. This Initiative lies at the heart of
28/ 2
2020
Our oceans under threat – how to tackle overfishing and climate change
Hybrid Event, 28/02/2020
Today, more people than ever rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food and income. But this source of food is under constant threats. Increased pollution, over-exploitation, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and climate change have become
26/ 2
2020
Addressing Date Marking to Reduce Food Waste
Hybrid Event, 26/02/2020
Extensive food waste contributes to food insecurity and unsustainable food systems. There is considerable variation in date marking and food labeling in the US and around the world. Several attempts are being made to clarify date marking on food products
29/ 1
2020
Public and Private Sector Incentives to Address Food Loss and Waste
Hybrid Event, 29/01/2020
The World Food Law Institute and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization invite you to join a roundtable discussion concerning public and private sector incentives that address food loss and waste. The growth in global incentives illustrates awareness of
12/ 12
2019
Congressional Briefing| Global Fragility and Food Security
Hybrid Event, 12/12/2019
The fragility of social, political, and economic systems in countries victimized by conflict is among the leading causes of global food insecurity. Conflicts reduce food availability, disrupt access to food, and undermine non-formal as well as established
10/ 12
2019
High-Level Dialogue: 2020 Year of Biodiversity
Hybrid Event, 10/12/2019
FAO-EcoAgriculture Partners High-Level Dialogue: 2020 Year of Biodiversity: How can Integrated Landscape Strategies Contribute? During 2020, the nations of the world and civil society partners will craft a new strategy to conserve the world’s at-risk bio
10/ 12
2019
Food Systems Dialogue - Washington, DC
Hybrid Event, 10/12/2019
You are invited to join the first Food Systems Dialogue in Washington, DC, brought to you by FAO North America and GAIN USA. The event is hosted by the Duke University Food Policy Center in Washington, DC. The Food Systems Dialogues are a global series o
3/ 12
2019
Food Forever Solutions Summit
Hybrid Event, 03/12/2019
Foreign Policy's inaugural food security summit will bring together high-level guests across multiple sectors to address and discuss the most pressing issues facing our global food system, including biodiversity, agricultural innovation, and sustainable b
20/ 11
2019
FAO & World Bank Webinar | Antimicrobial Resistance: Nuts and Bolts in Food & Agriculture
Hybrid Event, 20/11/2019
FAO and the World Bank invite you to joint webinar during the World Antibiotic Awareness Week to raise awareness on issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food and agriculture and provide orientation and guidance on practical AMR tools. Globally, 7
19/ 11
2019
Global Agricultural Productivity and Hunger: Are we doing enough?
Hybrid Event, 19/11/2019
Sign up today to participate in this new Forum which will bring together a panel of experts on Nov. 19, 2019 in Washington, DC, to focus on the findings of two new complementary reports outlining challenges and solutions towards achieving food security an
14/ 11
2019
Exploring models of integrated landscape investment
Hybrid Event, 14/11/2019
Integrated landscape management refers to locally-led partnerships that empower land managers and other members of local communities and municipalities to plan their own futures. By working collaboratively at the landscape scale they are finding creative
16/ 10
2019
World Food Day
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2019
Whether you’re a business, farmer, government representative or simply someone that's willing to make a change, here’s our recipe to help you make healthy eating and #ZeroHunger a way of life. Find out about all the events and promotional activities hap
16/ 10
2019
Systems for Change: Seeds & Vegetables for Global Food & Nutrition Security
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2019
Join us for a discussion featuring Dr. Simon Groot, 2019 World Food Prize Laureate, on seed security for the world’s smallholder farmers.
10/ 10
2019
Reflections on Climate Week: Implications for Landscapes
Hybrid Event, 10/10/2019
Climate Week in New York is packed with meetings and announcements associated with United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. There will be a lot to digest. Our roundtable will review the most significant events related to landscapes and allow
30/ 7
2019
UN Decade of Family Farming: Inclusion, Resilience and Sustainability
Hybrid Event, 30/07/2019
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (DFF), to serve as a framework for countries to develop public policies and investments to support family farming and to scale-up the success of the International
18/ 7
2019
Discussion on the Key Findings of FAO’s 2019 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
Hybrid Event, 18/07/2019
FAO’s 2019 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report highlights that global food insecurity and malnutrition, including obesity, persist and remain stubbornly high with approximately 820 million people continuing to suffer from hunge
15/ 7
2019
Launch of The State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World (SOFI)
Hybrid Event, 15/07/2019
The special event will launch The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019 report, presenting the latest estimates for food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition at global and regional levels. The report’s findings are an important yardstick t
25/ 6
2019
The Declining Ecosystem and its Impact on Global Food Systems
Hybrid Event, 25/06/2019
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on biodiversity – but the demands of a growing population and the practices of unsustainable agriculture are compromising access to humanity’s most basic needs. This was the message from
21/ 6
2019
Measuring Progress Towards Sustainable Agriculture
Hybrid Event, 21/06/2019
There has been considerable discussion over the past 30 years on the definition and measurement of sustainable agriculture. According to the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, the performance of all sectors, including agriculture, needs to be assess