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World Forest Week: FAO urges greater investment and action for the world's dryland forests
02/10/2026
FAO’s Call to Action on Dryland Forests emphasizes that proven solutions for reviving drylands already exist, and the priority is to...
First UN International Coffee Day celebrates the people behind every cup
01/10/2026
FAO and partners highlight coffee’s role in supporting livelihoods, sustainable agrifood systems and trade, while celebrating its cultural significance...
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Reducing food loss and waste to protect forests and transform agrifood systems
29/09/2026
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026: New FAO interactive illustrates estimated losses worldwide
FAO report: Restoring forests and landscapes is critical to meeting global food security and development goals
28/09/2026
State of the World's Forests 2026 report identifies restoration as a high-impact investment that benefits people, agrifood systems and the environment
Feature Stories
FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience
In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income.
FAO Interviews
Progress on hunger continues, but Africa and new crises raise concerns: FAO Chief Economist
21/07/2026
Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report