FAO-WFP report says poor harvests, price hikes, conflict, displacement worsen hunger

FAO’s new Director-General prioritizes Horn of Africa

Support to poorest countries to be scaled up

FAO and Transparency International release working paper, call for improved governance

New FAO report profiles the state of the natural resource base upon which world food production depends

But serious nutrition concerns persist

On 10th anniversary, international plant genetics treaty funds new projects

Investment in agriculture and women key to food security

More attention needed to maximize benefits of urban forests

FAO calls for stepped up response

"Window of opportunity" exists to support affected populations to resume their livelihoods

International emergency meeting to mobilize support

FAO land cover survey shows just 4.5 percent currently used for farming

FAO member countries elect new Director-General

Land size of France bought by hedge funds in 2009, says chairman of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

Herders and farmers in need of urgent support

Grain losses in sub-Saharan Africa could total $4 billion, FAO/WB report

Over a billion tonnes squandered each year

FAO calls for wildfire emissions monitoring and comprehensive fire management strategies

But cereals markets remain tight

FAO Director-General also calls for regional weather alert system to warn farmers

Long-term commitments required to eliminate virus in countries where it persists

FAO to supply emergency seed kits for thousands of farming families

FAO/WFP initiative to improve coordination of food security responses in humanitarian crises

Manoj Juneja will assume office in July

Sparking economic growth through agriculture

Latest FAO Food Price Index shows first decrease in eight months

New partnership established to address threats to forests

Food security merits greater space in the climate change agenda

Agriculture interventions move from relief to early recovery

Capacity of national veterinary services to manage animal disease must also be strengthened

FAO Geneva organized a briefing at the Palais des Nations on “Nutrition as an entry point to bridge the emergency/development gap: lessons learnt from Afghanistan”.

FAO Geneva, with the support of the University of Geneva, organized the screening of the movie "Last Supper for Malthus" followed by a panel discussion.

Opening in the presence of Mr. Tokayev, Director-General UNOG, Mr. Ahmed, Director FAO Geneva, Ms. Landis, Director WFP Geneva, Mr. Khalikov, Director OCHA Geneva.

“Unleashing the potential of rural people through education for food security and development” was the theme of the discussion. The objective was to raise awareness among stakeholders on the importance of investing in education for rural people to achieve all MDGs.

The discussion took as its starting point an overview of price volatility and its causes. The role of export prohibitions and the increasing use of basic food commodities for biofuel production were highlighted as well as possible options for coping with this issue.

The course focused on the following topic: “The Shifting Geopolitics of the Multilateral System: Actors, Strategies, Policies”. The session brought together diplomats as well as representatives of IOs.

The broadcast "Geopolitis" focused on food price volatility. The objective was to explain the increase of crop prices in general and the mechanics of food price fluctuations.

FAO Liaison Office made a presentation on reviving agriculture livelihood in post disaster contexts, focusing on the need to instigate multi-faceted strategies that address immediate needs along side the implementation of medium/long term activities.

In the context of GCSP’s annual flagship training on issues related to security, FAO's perspective to feeding the world was highlighted through a presentation on food security in the 21st century.

WHO calls for urgent and concerted action: antimicrobial resistance is an issue of extreme importance to FAO, in relation to its mandate to promote food security while ensuring that food production practices meet safety standards.

UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section held a tree planting ceremony in the “Parc Ariana” which surrounds the Palais des Nations.

FAO launched its flagship report, the State of Food and Agriculture 2010–11 on women in agriculture: closing the gender gap for development. A press conference and a high level panel discussion on SOFA findings were organized in Geneva.

As part of the 1 Billion Hungry campaign, FAO Liaison Office organized a Final Whistle Call event, symbol of the campaign asking Governments to react to hunger problems around the world.