Title Date Starting Time
ICAS VII- Plenary Session 3: Measuring the structural transformation of the agricultural sector
Seventh International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS VII).    Plenary Session 3: "Measuring the structural transformation of the agricultural sector".
27.10.2016 14:00
Launching sourcebook on national socioeconomic surveys in forestry
FAO, CIFOR, IFRI Network and the World Bank LSMS and PROFOR programmes jointly organize this side event to launch the [...]
27.10.2016 13:00
ICAS VII- Plenary Session 2: Integration of data sources in agricultural statistics
Seventh International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS VII).    Plenary Session 2: "Integration of data sources in agricultural statistics".  
26.10.2016 16:00
ICAS VII- Opening ceremony. Plenary Session 1: Modernization of agricultural statistics to respond to new multidimensional demands
Seventh International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS VII)    Opening ceremony. José Graziano Da Silva, Director-General FAO, Rome, Italy. Andrea Olivero, Italian Deputy Minister for [...]
26.10.2016 09:30
CFS 43 - Closing Session - 21 October Afternoon Session
VI) Evaluation of CFS.VII) Other Matters: a) Arrangements for CFS 44. b) Adoption of the Final Report.
21.10.2016 15:00
CFS 43 - Special Event - 21 October Morning Session
SPECIAL EVENT: From Agreement to Action Towards Implementing the 2030 Agenda: Learning from the First Volunteer National Reviews.
21.10.2016 10:00
CFS 43 - 20 October Afternoon Session
IVf) Global Strategic Framework for Food Security and Nutrition.IIIa) Policy Convergence cont: Adoption of Policy Recommendations ‐ Sustainable Agricultural Development [...]
20.10.2016 15:00
CFS 43 - 20 October Morning Session
IVe) Forum on Urbanization, Rural Transformation and Implications for Food Security and Nutrition.
20.10.2016 10:00
CFS 43 - 19 October Afternoon Session
IVc) CFS Engagement in Advancing Nutrition.IVd) Multi‐Year Programme of Work.
19.10.2016 15:00
CFS 43 - 19 October Morning Session
IVbii) Monitoring the Implementation of CFS decisions and recommendations: Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure - Global Thematic [...]
19.10.2016 10:00
CFS 43 - 18 October Afternoon Session
IIIb) Policy Convergence: Connecting Smallholders to Markets: Policy Recommendations.IVbi) Monitoring the Implementation of CFS decisions and recommendations: Terms of Reference [...]
18.10.2016 15:00
CFS 43 - 18 October Morning Session
IVa) CFS Engagement in Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.V) State of Food Insecurity in the World and the [...]
18.10.2016 10:00
CFS 43 - Special Event - 17 October Evening Session
RBA SPECIAL EVENT: Inclusive Value Chains for Sustainable Agriculture and Scaled Up Food Security and Nutrition Outcomes.
17.10.2016 18:00
CFS 43 - 17 October Afternoon Session
IIIa) Policy Convergence: Discussion ‐ Sustainable Agricultural Development for Food Security and Nutrition including the Role of Livestock.
17.10.2016 15:00
SOFA 2016 - Global Press Conference launching the State of Food and Agriculture report
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva leads the presentation of "The State of Food and Agriculture. Climate change, agriculture, and [...]
17.10.2016 12:30
CFS 43 - Opening. 17 October Morning Session
I) Organizational Matters. II) CFS 43 Opening: Sustainable Food Systems, Nutrition and Climate Change.
17.10.2016 10:00
Milan Urban Food Policy Pact – Mayors’ Summit
The official celebration of World Food Day at FAO Headquarters coincides with the Mayors’ Summit organised by the municipality of [...]
14.10.2016 14:30
World Food Day 2016 Ceremony
The theme of the World Food Day 2016, "Climate is changing. Food and Agriculture must too.", highlights how food and [...]
14.10.2016 10:00
The role of parliamentarians in the Zero Hunger Challenge
FAO has been intensifying its collaboration with parliamentarians in working towards ending hunger and malnutrition and achieving the SDGs. Parliamentarians [...]
10.10.2016 16:00
Free, Prior and Informed Consent: an indigenous peoples’ right and good practice for local communities
The objective of the event is to reflect on the importance of Free Prior and Informed Consent in FAO’s and [...]
06.10.2016 15:00
Indigenous Peoples' Land Governance and Food Systems
This open event, which will take place in the context of the UN Inter–Agency Support Group on Indigenous Peoples' Issues [...]
04.10.2016 15:00
Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP)
CCP 71 Opening Ceremony
The Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) meets to review recent developments in agricultural markets and their medium term prospects. Factors [...]
04.10.2016 09:30
Closing Ceremony
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 16:00
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
Roundtable III: Policy environment for agricultural trade
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 14:30
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
Roundtable IV: Trade and food security and nutrition
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 14:30
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
Roundtable II: Economic growth and climate change: long-term implications for prices and trade
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 11:00
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
Roundtable I: Commodity dependence, diversification and value chain development
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 11:00
Opening Ceremony
Ministerial Meeting on Long-term Commodity Price Trends and Sustainable Agricultural Development
This year’s Meeting brings together Ministers and high-level experts to examine emerging issues related to commodity prices and sustainable agricultural [...]
03.10.2016 09:30
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 9 - Application of genome sequencing for sustainable agriculture and food security
Genome sequencing has the power to revolutionize food security and sustainable agriculture including food safety, animal, plant and public health, [...]
30.09.2016 13:00
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 8 - Sustainable livestock – what are the choices?
The Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock is a multi-stakeholder partnership (MSP) from the livestock sector that brings together governments, research [...]
29.09.2016 18:00
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 6 - Antimicrobial resistance: Global implications
This side event aims to increase awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the risks that it poses across the world. [...]
28.09.2016 18:00
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 5 - Recognizing the role of Agricultural Heritage Systems in sustainable agriculture and rural development (GIAHS)
The spread of pests into new areas is limiting agricultural production and hindering environmental protection, affecting food security, poverty alleviation, [...]
28.09.2016 12:45
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 4 - Promoting an International Year of Plant Health in 2020
The key role of agriculture in coping and adapting to the impacts of climate change is widely acknowledged and is [...]
27.09.2016 18:00
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 3 - The key role of agriculture in climate change: agenda for action
 The key role of agriculture in coping and adapting to the impacts of climate change is widely acknowledged and is [...]
27.09.2016 12:45
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 2 - Harnessing biodiversity for sustainable agriculture
Agriculture and biodiversity are inextricably linked. Agricultural production depends on the diversity of crops and livestock as well as pollinators [...]
26.09.2016 17:45
Committee on Agriculture
COAG25 Side Event 1 - Food security and sustainable agriculture in the 2030 Agenda – The need for multistakeholder partnerships
This side event is organized by the Governments of South Africa and Switzerland and FAO and will examine experience with [...]
26.09.2016 12:45
Committee on Agriculture 25
COAG25 Opening Ceremony
Established in 1971, the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is one of FAO’s Governing Bodies providing overall policy and regulatory guidance [...]
26.09.2016 09:30
Launch of the report on Food systems and diets: Facing the challenges of the 21st century
The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition have great pleasure in inviting you to the launch of [...]
23.09.2016 11:00
VGGT Task Force Meeting
VGGT Task Force Meeting
The VGGT Task Force Meeting will include an interactive panel discussion with panelists from technical divisions and decentralized offices. The [...]
22.09.2016 10:00
Rural transformation, agricultural and food system transition: Tuesday afternoon session
The workshop will provide insights into the diverse patterns and drivers of development transformation as well as into the challenges [...]
20.09.2016 13:30
Rural transformation, agricultural and food system transition: Tuesday morning session
The workshop will provide insights into the diverse patterns and drivers of development transformation as well as into the challenges [...]
20.09.2016 09:00
Rural transformation, agricultural and food system transition: Monday afternoon session
The workshop will provide insights into the diverse patterns and drivers of development transformation as well as into the challenges [...]
19.09.2016 13:30
Adopting a Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policy: A joint FAO – OECD-UNCDF (...)
Adopting a Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policy: A joint FAO – OECD-UNCDF publication
FAO, OECD and UNCDF have joined forces in a multi-year and multi-phase initiative to assess Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) [...]
19.09.2016 13:00
Rural transformation, agricultural and food system transition: Monday morning session
The workshop will provide insights into the diverse patterns and drivers of development transformation as well as into the challenges [...]
19.09.2016 09:00
Bytes, Brains, Bots and Business – Mastering Digital Disruption.
A presentation about the newest trends in IT and digital technology, given on 15 September 2016 by Steve Prentice Vice-President [...]
15.09.2016 10:00
FAO-EU MDD-W indicator workshop: Tuesday afternoon session
The main purpose of the Workshop is to reach consensus among stakeholders on how to promote the uptake and dissemination [...]
06.09.2016 14:15
FAO-EU MDD-W indicator workshop: Tuesday morning session
The main purpose of the Workshop is to reach consensus among stakeholders on how to promote the uptake and dissemination [...]
06.09.2016 09:00
FAO-EU MDD-W indicator workshop: Monday afternoon session
The main purpose of the Workshop is to reach consensus among stakeholders on how to promote the uptake and dissemination [...]
05.09.2016 14:00
FAO-EU MDD-W indicator workshop: Monday morning session
The main purpose of the Workshop is to reach consensus among stakeholders on how to promote the uptake and dissemination [...]
05.09.2016 09:00
COFO 23
Unfinished agendas for forests and climate change (afternoon session)
The Forest and Farm Facility, the FAO's Forestry Department and regional partners are organizing an event to refocus our attention [...]
20.07.2016 14:30