Times like this have led us to rethink our daily lives, from our basic everyday habits to the way we usually get information. FAO is working to guarantee continued access to its knowledge through a wealth of online resources, easily accessible from your computer or mobile phone.

If you are looking for information about how COVID-19 is affecting food and agriculture, you can access the latest articles and policy briefs here. A list of scientific publishers currently giving free access to COVID-19-related information is available here.

If you are looking for a broader range of online resources in FAO’s areas of expertise, check out the FAO Document Repository, home to almost 100 000 documents and publications, on subjects ranging from food security to migration to climate change to fisheries. Everything is available to download and use for free, in line with FAO’s Open Access policy.

TIP: Online PDFs don’t suit you? For many of our titles you can download an e-book (EPUB or MOBI) version from the publication preview page in our Document Repository. Or look for them on major online platforms, most of which offer them for free, such as Smashwords. If you have limited bandwidth for downloading, try reading online on Google Books. If you prefer a print copy, check major online retailers for availability and delivery options in your region or contact one of FAO’s official distributors.

If you need to look up journals and databases covering FAO’s core disciplines for your essay or research paper, or are interested in FAO’s historic book collections, the David Lubin Memorial Library is a good place to start.

In addition, the AGORA programme, led by FAO, provides free or low-cost access to major scientific journals and books to improve the quality of agricultural research, education and training in low-income countries. Check country eligibility criteria here.

To build your knowledge and skills visit FAO’s e-learning Academy, which offers over 300 multilingual e-learning courses across FAO’s priority areas, from sustainable food systems to food safety or child labour. Courses are free of charge and certified using Digital Badges.  

Still not enough? Still not enough? Check FAO website for around-the-clock information and updates.

(*) Illustration: Del Hambre