Highlights
Director-General
News
Gaza Strip: Ceasefire opens window for rehabilitation as over a third of cropland becomes accessible
New FAO-UNOSAT analysis findings show increased damage to cropland, greenhouses, and agricultural wells
News
FAO honours 28 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems across 14 countries
Award Ceremony celebrates communities preserving traditional knowledge, biodiversity and resilience for a food secure future
Mexico trip features visit to a GIAHS site, to CIMMYT, and bilateral meetings with high level government representatives
Metapantle is a powerful example of long-term agricultural resilience in fragile mountain environments
In Focus
Discover the FAO Museum and Network (MuNe)
Explore how this new global initiative will bring together cultures, innovation and knowledge to highlight the power of agrifood systems in advancing sustainable development.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
World food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2025
Check out the latest edition of this yearly report offering a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape.
Story
The Amalfi Lemon and its layered resilient landscape
The system where “flying farmers” harvest one of the world’s most celebrated fruits.
Data
Harnessing data in emergencies
The DIEM Hub provides an up-to-date picture of food insecurity in fragile environments.
Director-General
Mexico trip features visit to a GIAHS site, to CIMMYT, and bilateral meetings with high level government representatives
Metapantle is a powerful example of long-term agricultural resilience in fragile mountain environments
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Voices of Impact
From ash to harvest: Lanzarote’s journey of living heritage
21/05/2025
On the arid island of Lanzarote, where black volcanic fields evoke a lunar landscape, farmers have developed a striking agricultural system. Using volcanic lapilli and sea sand to capture moisture and protect the soil, they grow grapes, sweet potatoes, and legumes. Watch the video and see how this approach sustains biodiversity, livelihoods and cultural heritage in one of Europe’s driest regions.
Video
Podcast
Chef Binta: A Story of food and resilience
17/06/2025
In West Africa, fonio is more than a crop—it's a symbol of resilience and heritage. Chef Binta, award-winning advocate of nomadic cuisine, empowers women farmers in Ghana by promoting this ancient grain. Through the Fulani Kitchen Foundation and with FAO's support, she strengthens food security and sustainability while celebrating culinary traditions.
Data
Annual rate of forest expansion and deforestation, 1990-2025
2020 World
31.2%
2010 World
31.5%
In depth
In Focus
Discover the enhanced FAO Transparency Portal
Explore new dashboards on programme, budget and HR, alongside updated project data, for deeper insights into how we work.
Publication
Medium Term Plan and Programme of Work
The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan 2026-29 and Programme of Work and Budget 2026-27.
In Focus
FAO Data Lab
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.
FAO and the SDGs
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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.
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.
Discover the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
Blog Post
A turning point for the world’s forests
Each year, we still lose around 10.9 million hectares of forests. But that’s not the full picture. FAO’s latest Global Forest Resources Assessment shows hope for the world’s forests.