New FAO study notes a nearly 40 percent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather
Farmer Field School Facilitator living with a disability makes all the difference to his community.
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
Women play a vital role in agrifood systems. To grow equality, we need to address the challenges they face.
Find out about the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - an intergovernmental agreement signed by over 180 countries.
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
The FAO’s Commit to Grow Equality initiative drives women’s empowerment in agrifood systems through financing, investments and partnerships. Explore the latest report and learn more!
FAOSTAT provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all FAO regional groupings from 1961 to the most recent year available.
Join FAO’s 80th anniversary by organizing events that highlight actions and innovations for a sustainable food future.
The world-famous team brings its energy and commitment to the fight against food insecurity and waste
Ahmad is an experienced veterinarian and a dedicated facilitator at FAO's Farmer Field School (FFS) in Ghor Elasi, rural Hama. Despite living with a physical disability due to polio since childhood, Ahmad's perseverance has led him to become an inspiration for local farmers. Watch the video to see how, by sharing invaluable farming practices, he has earned community appreciation and recognition.
FAO works with countries to put in place the legal and policy environments needed for effective school food and nutrition programmes.
In this episode, the Harlem Globetrotters are named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors for their commitment to the fight against food insecurity; new data from FAO and other UN agencies warns that 4.4 million people in Somalia could face hunger by April 2025 due to worsening drought and conflict; and the FAO Food Price Index rose 1.6 percent in February.
Source: FAO. 2024. FAOSTAT: Land Use. [Accessed on 15 November 2024].https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/RL. Licence: CC-BY-4.0.
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The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan (Reviewed) 2022-25 and Programme of Work and Budget 2024-25.
The FAO Data Lab for Statistical Innovation modernizes the statistical business process, with a specific focus on emergency contexts, when having access to timely information is very important.
A world free from hunger and malnutrition where food and agriculture contributes to improving the living standards of all
FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.
FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the future so that millions of people don’t go hungry.
Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and the private sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.
FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to primary education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and chances of lifelong learning.
FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.
FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.
FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.
FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.
FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.
FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to natural resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.
FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.
FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.
FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.
FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.
FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.
FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.
FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.