Ways to maximize the benefits of agroecology in promoting healthier and sustainable food were discussed in detail through two events at the United Nations in New York. The events, one seminar and one webinar, were co-organized by FAO, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable...

Societal benefits of sustainable wood value chains and ecosystem restoration received prominent attention through FAO’s engagement in the Fourteenth Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF14). The FAO delegation was led by Assistant Director-General of the Forestry Department Hiroto Mitsugi, who, in his capacity as the chairperson of the...

The 2019 Global Report on Food Crises ‘ clearly underscore the need for simultaneous action across the humanitarian– development nexus, along with investments in conflict prevention and sustaining peace, said Dominique Burgeon, FAO's Director of Emergencies and Resilience Strategic Programme Leader, at the New York launch of and the briefing...

Potential of traditional knowledge and indigenous food systems for sustainable development highlighted at 18th Session of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Juncao technology is a part of the successful Chinese experience to fight poverty and hunger and an approach that, as part of broader rural development initiatives, can trigger actions that help address malnutrition and sustainability challenges and that respond to the needs of rural people, said Carla Mucavi, Director of...

Opportunities and challenges in youth empowerment for quality agriculture jobs in Africa took center stage during a side event organized on the margins of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum on 8 April at the United Nations Headquarters.  The event was jointly hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization...

“This disaster calls on us all to expand the concept of life-saving interventions to include livelihoods protection. Normalizing livelihoods must be a first-order priority in humanitarian responses and in this response in particular,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the FAO Liaison Office to the United Nations, during a special meeting...

“We see across the globe young people getting involved and raising their voices to step up action to preserve the planet. We all have the responsibility to ensure that this will happen to safeguard a better world for our children and the future generations,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the...

“When social protection systems are tailored for rural women, women become individuals, with registered names and addresses. And they become empowered to escape hunger through their own efforts, and thus lead to dignified and productive lives,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the FAO Liaison Office to the United Nations, during...

Success stories of more than 41,000 women benefitting from a Joint UN Programme, “Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women” (JPRWEE), took center stage during a side event organized on the margins of the Commission on the Status of Women on 14 March 2019 in New York.   JPRWEE is...

“Social protection and gender equality are absolutely necessary complements to each other to attain sustainable equality and poverty reduction. In particular, they are essential for rural women’s economic empowerment, gender equality and food security and nutrition across the globe,” said Junko Sazaki, Director of the Social Policies and Rural Institutions...

“Despite serving vital functions for the ecosystem and people, mountains are facing unprecedented threats, with climate change as the main one. In this context, it is essential that we prioritize climate action for sustainable mountain development emphasizing a multifaceted, collaborative solution,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the FAO Liaison Office...

At high-level UN meeting with mayors and urban food policy representatives, FAO Director-General calls for transforming food systems to offer healthy and nutritious food for everyone

There is a need to invest more to transform rural areas and promote rural-urban linkages that benefit communities in rural villages and cities. Fiscal, wage and social protection policies are central elements of this effort,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, at the interactive...

“Today we can all affirm that pulses are better recognized as a valuable source of protein and as an ally for food security and nutrition in the fight against hunger,” said Carla Mucavi, Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, at the New York celebration of World Pulses...

A new report to the UN Security Council shines a spotlight on hunger in conflict zones

The latest newsletter highlights FAO activities in the UN community in New York between October and December 2018.

FAO applauded today's decision by the United Nations to create two new international days and one entire year devoted to central issues in global food security and nutrition.

Today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that emphasizes urgent, concerted, scaled-up action to combat food insecurity and the need to achieve sustainable agriculture and food systems. The resolution, entitled “Agriculture development, food security and nutrition,” expressed concern that the current pace and scope of implementing SDG 2 is...

The UN General Assembly adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) today in an historic agreement aiming to forge a stronger and fairer response to migration. The General Assembly endorsement follows the intergovernmental conference held in Marrakesh from 10-11 December. The GCM is the first intergovernmental agreement on...