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
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.
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Iran (Islamic Republic of)
