FAO welcomes $3 million contribution from Germany and Sweden to help farmers fight the impact of climate change

09/10/2020

Assistance will support capacity development and sustainability in vulnerable countries

Celebrating nature’s elixir of life: Breastfeeding Week 2020

07/10/2020

World Breastfeeding Week 2020 will be celebrated across Italy as people unite to “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet” from October 1st...

Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability

29/09/2020

First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste observed on 29 September 2020

FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition

22/09/2020

Rome/New York - FAO unveiled today its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve...

Google and FAO launch new Big Data tool for all

16/09/2020

Anyone anywhere can access multidimensional maps and statistics showing key climate and environmental trends wherever they are, thanks to a new tool...

FAO renews commitment to Africa’s Great Green Wall

08/09/2020

Accelerating work on the Great Green Wall, which aims to combat desertification across Africa, is key for climate and environmental reasons and also...

Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture workshop highlights climate action in Arab States

27/07/2020

Cairo, Egypt - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), jointly with the League of Arab States (LAS) and in partnership...

FAO partners with the Adaptation Fund to help vulnerable countries fight the impact of climate change

03/07/2020

Projects will build the resilience of rural communities affected by degraded ecosystems and increased water scarcity

Time to scale up and support Africa’s Great Green Wall

26/06/2020

It is time for coordination and renewed support for the Great Green Wall, Africa's landmark sustainable development programme, FAO Director-General...