Promoting integrated management of land, soil, and water resources

FAO’s leading work on land, soil and water advances the sustainable management and restoration of these resources as the foundation for food security and nutrition, resilient livelihoods and healthy ecosystems. The Organization supports its Members through policy guidance, technical expertise and innovative solutions that integrate governance, conservation, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources, climate resilience and data-driven decision-making.

By combining strong technical expertise with cutting-edge geospatial technologies, FAO promotes integrated land, soil and water approaches that avoid, reduce and reverse natural resource degradation, desertification, water scarcity, droughts and climate risks and shocks. With 95 percent of food produced on land, FAO equips and empowers farmers and works with partners, placing land, soil and water resources at the heart of the global transition towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, contributing to the Four Betters of FAO's Strategic Framework: better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind. More ❯❯