Highlights
Director-General
News
Better land, soil and water management key to feeding 10 billion people, FAO warns
Landmark SOLAW 2025 report reminds us that resources for food are not infinite
Story
A resourcing pit-stop in the pastoralist journey
Major infrastructure investments help pastoralists and locals share limited resources in the Sahel.
Four key pathways to transform agrifood systems and promote global food security
FAO Director-General opens FAO Council in Rome with a call to action
Event
179th FAO Council
The Council is the executive arm of FAO's governing body. Access the agenda, meeting documents and more of the 179th Session.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture 2025
Discover the hidden and untapped potential of land and water resources to enhance sustainable agricultural production.
In Focus
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026
Explore the vital role of rangelands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems, cultures and food security worldwide.
In Focus
Keeping our land and water healthy
See how FAO promotes the sustainable management of these precious resources.
Director-General
Four key pathways to transform agrifood systems and promote global food security
FAO Director-General opens FAO Council in Rome with a call to action
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Voices of Impact
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026
01/12/2025
Covering about half the world's land, Rangelands are home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities. Pastoralists raise animals, contribute to food security, and hold diverse cultural heritage and local and Indigenous knowledge, preserving ecosystems across the world. Watch the video and join us in celebrating the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Video
Podcast
Cabo Verde strengthens climate resilience through South-South Cooperation
18/11/2024
Facing climate change and droughts, Cabo Verde’s agriculture is under pressure. Through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation project, Chinese experts shared expertise with farmers and livestock producers, providing tools and knowledge to fight pests, improve production, and adapt to a changing climate.
Data
Yield gaps for maize, rice and wheat by severity level, average 2001-2020
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.
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