Increased agricultural trade between African countries can drive sustainable development and play a pivotal role for the transformation of our food systems

French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems

But FAO calls for increased surveillance to lock in gains, prevent a resurgence

10 April 2021, New York/Rome -- Government representatives express support at New York briefing. Progress made by countries in fighting poverty and hunger under FAO's flagship Hand-In-Hand Initiative during the last 18 months came under the spotlight at a technical briefing organized by FAO's Liaison Office in New York and the UN...

Vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index higher in March while cereal quotations dip

Over 27 million Congolese – one in three people - now critically hungry

FAO Director-General: Innovation and experience-sharing across regions key to transforming agri-food systems

OpEd by H.E. Munir Akram, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations This year calls for global solidarity, collaborative leadership, and concrete actions to get us back on track. More people are living in poverty, millions have lost their jobs,...

Guangzhou QU has had 48 courtesy calls with Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and UN counterparts since taking up his role as Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York. The meetings have focused on strengthening partnerships, joining efforts on the recovery from COVID-19, highlighting FAO’s Hand in Hand initiative,...

By Cyril Ferrand, FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa Resilience Team Leader

Call for urgent and at-scale action to avert rising hunger and risk of famine

World at critical juncture, Qu Dongyu warns as he backs agri-food system transformation

FAO hosts high level virtual event to mark World Water Day 2021

The Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, Guangzhou Qu, continues his rounds of courtesy calls in March, meeting with Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and UN counterparts to strengthen partnerships, support UN processes and improve delivery on the ground. Reaffirming commitment to LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS The FAO New...

New FAO report finds agricultural losses from natural hazards continue to soar, inflicting economic damage and undermining nutrition

15th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures starts today

$1.1 billion needed to fight worsening global food insecurity

Director-General QU Dongyu highlights the importance of keeping supply chains functioning amid COVID-19 pandemic in his address to FAO Committee on Commodity Problems

The Committee's 74th Session will review the latest developments in food and agricultural markets and examine market outlook, including medium-term projections. 

New data tool offers detailed insights covering role of land use, agriculture, refrigeration, packaging and more, providing critical guidance for holistic mitigation efforts