Story
Traditional knowledge for future generations
‘Kihamba’ agricultural systems secure a future of young farmers on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Digital Report
Hidden in plain sight
Why are drylands so important? Read the first global assessment report.
News
FAO and Centro Agroalimentare Roma to promote the sale of local fresh foods
Fruits and vegetables will be sourced locally and be available for purchase to all FAO employees and visitors.
News
Assessment of forests in the world’s drylands
Geospatial data and global network of partnerships produces new insights on more than 40 percent of the earth’s surface.
Highlights
News
World food prices jump in November
Meat and vegetable oils lead FAO Food Price Index upwards, while cereal prices dip amid expectations of record output.
News
Scaling up fight against Fall Armyworm
FAO launched a new Global Action Initiative to curb the rapid spread of the invasive pest.
Event
FAO at COP 25
Climate change threatens our ability to feed a growing population. Learn more about FAO's agenda at COP 25 in Madrid (2-13 December).
Event
163rd Session of FAO Council
The Council is the executive arm of FAO's governing body. Visit the Council portal to catch up on the 163rd Session (2-6 December 2019).
Director-General
From the DG
UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee focuses on humanitarian efforts
FAO Director-General and other UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee principals exchanged ideas on how to make the UN humanitarian system stronger, more tangible and more deliverable.
Data
FAOSTAT
Food and agriculture data
SDG Indicators
FAO’s Sustainable Development Goals Indicators Portal
AMIS
Agricultural Market Information System
FAM
Food and Agriculture Microdata Catalogue
FishStat
Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics
AQUASTAT
FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture
FPMA
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis
DAD-IS
Domestic Animal Diversity Information System
WIEWS
World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
FAO/WHO GIFT
FAO/WHO Global Individual Food consumption data Tool
AIDmonitor
Official Development Assistance
INFOODS
International Network of Food Data Systems
Food Loss and Waste Database
Take an in-depth look at what food is being lost and wasted, and where
GLRD
Gender and Land Rights Database
RuLIS
Rural Livelihoods Information System
FRA
Global Forest Resources Assessments
Publications
Tackling climate change
This publication brings together FAO’s most up-to-date knowledge on climate change, including the tools and methodologies to support countries’ climate commitments.
Country Showcase
China
Japan
Republic of Korea
India
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
