FAO at the Africa Climate Summit 2025

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 08/09/2025 - 10/09/2025

From 8–10 September, Addis Ababa will host the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development.”

FAO will be at the fore...

FAO at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025

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Forum d’Investissement sous-régional de la FAO pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest – Initiative Main dans la Main (Abuja, Nigéria)

16/09/2025 - 18/09/2025

Le Bureau sous-régional de la FAO pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest organise un Forum d’investissement de haut niveau a Abuja (NIgeria) dans le cadre de l’Initiative « Main dans la Main », afin de promouvoir la collaboration, mobiliser des investissements et amplifier des solutions à fort impact pour la transformation des systèmes agroalimentaires dans la région.

L’Initiative ...

FAO West Africa Sub-Regional Investment Forum – Hand-in-Hand Initiative (Abuja, Nigeria).

16/09/2025 - 18/09/2025

The FAO Subregional Office for West Africa is convening a high-level Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, Nigeria, to promote collaboration, mobilize investment, and scale up impactful solutions for agri-food system transformation in the region. The Hand-in-Hand Initiative is FAO’s country-led, evidence-based approach aimed at boosting agricultural ...

Towards food security and sustainable agrifood systems, leaving no one behind through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative: innovation and data in sustainable agrifood systems investments and development

Yokohama (Japan), 20/08/2025

Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as part of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), this in-person session will focus on data, innovation and partnerships for sustainable agrifood systems through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative.

2nd Regional Dialogue on Child Labour in Agriculture in Africa - Sustaining the momentum: Eliminating Child Labour in Agriculture in Africa

21/08/2025

African stakeholders will gather virtually on 21 Aug for the 2nd Regional Dialogue on Child Labour in Agriculture, exploring data, success stories, and innovations to end child labour in the sector. Insights will help shape the 6th Global Conference in 2026.

Inaugural meeting of the SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security and Nutrition & Training on Legislating the Right to Adequate Food

Johannesburg (South Africa), 22/07/2025 - 24/07/2025

The SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security and Nutrition will hold its inaugural meeting alongside a regional Right to Food training from 22–24 July 2025 in Johannesburg.

SADC Regional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Southern Africa

Harare (Zimbabwe), 10/09/2025 - 12/09/2025

From 10–12 September 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe, the SADC Regional Hand-in-Hand Initiative Forum will convene governments, investors, and development partners to finalize four major regional investment cases on irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing, and t...

Conférence africaine sur la mécanisation agricole durable

03/02/2026 - 06/02/2026

La toute première Conférence africaine sur la mécanisation agricole durable (MAS) réunira des dirigeants, des innovateurs et des parties prenantes afin de stimuler la collaboration régionale et d'accélérer la mécanisation durable à travers l'Afrique.

La MAS est essentielle pour transformer l'agriculture en Afrique et faire progresser plusieurs objectifs de développement durable, notamm...

Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa

Nairobi (Kenya), 10/06/2025 - 12/06/2025

From 10–12 June 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Regional Conference on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa brings together voices from across the continent to spotlight camels, climate resilience, and sustainable livestock systems. Join leaders, experts, and communities to explore how camelids and livestock are shaping food security, liveli...

Webinar: Towards the Domestication of the African Union Digital Agriculture Strategy (DAS)

12/06/2025

Join the FAO Regional Office for Africa and the African Union Commission on 12 June 2025 for a high-impact webinar to present the African Union Digital Agriculture Strategy (DAS). This strategic dialogue will bring together policy-makers, digital innovators, farmer organizations, and development partners to explore cutting-edge digital tools—from AI to blockchain that can revolutionize ag...

Regional Policy Dialogue on Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) for Agrifood System Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Événement hybride, 09/07/2025 - 10/07/2025

As FAO marks its 80th anniversary, this regional policy dialogue offers a critical platform to address the evolving challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa’s agrifood sy...

Women's intra-regional trade as driver of job creation and economic growth

Evènement virtuel, 09/04/2025 - 11/04/2025

Unlocking the Power of Women in Intra-Regional Trade

Join FAO’s Gender Team at the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (AFRSD) on April 8th for an engaging side event on Women’s Intra-Regional Trade as a Driver of Job Creation and Economic Growth.

Discover the untapped potent...

Commission Africaine des Statistiques Agricoles pour l'Afrique (CSAA), 29e Session

24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025

Vingt-neuvième session de la Commission africaine des statistiques agricoles (AFCAS), à Hammamet (Tunisie)

A high-level side event on the margins of the 38th African Union Summit

14/02/2025

The 38th African Union Summit is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. from 14 to 15 February 2025, under the theme: “Building a united front to advance the cause of justice and payment of reparations to Africans.” A high-level side event titled, “From Policy to Action: Towards a Common Position to Address Malnutrition in Africa,” will be conve...

14ème Réunion de l'Équipe Régionale de Gestion pour l'Afrique (RMT14)

28/04/2025 - 30/04/2025

14ème Réunion de l'Équipe Régionale de Gestion pour l'Afrique (RMT14) – 28-30 avril 2025 !

Les dirigeants de la FAO à travers l'Afrique se réuniront pour la 14ème Réunion de l'Équipe Régionale de Gestion pour l'Afrique (RMT14) du 28 au 30 avril 2025—une plateforme clé pour des discussions stratégiques, l’innovation et ...

Launch of the SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security, and Nutrition

Livingstone (Zambia), Événement hybride, 08/12/2024 - 09/12/2024

The SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security, and Nutrition will be officially launched on 9 December 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia.

This groundbreaking initiative, hosted by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in collaboration with FAO, unites parliamentarians across the region to address hunger, malnutrition, and sustainable agrifood systems. Through legislativ...

Capacity building on the use of FAIMS (Fisheries and Aquaculture Information Management System) for data collection

(Democratic Republic of the Congo), 07/01/2025 - 29/01/2025

The inland fisheries sector in Southern Africa has a crucial role to play in providing food security and nutrition, particularly for poorer segments of the population, and for sustaining livelihoods and driving economic development. 

The general objective is to build capacity at national level for the use of the FAIMS in DRC ...

Workshop on Lessons Learning and Knowledge Sharing on Resilience Building in Africa

Kampala (Uganda), 18/11/2024 - 20/11/2024

The overall objective is to enhance and establish the effectiveness of FAO’s resilience programming in Africa by utilizing qualitative and quantitative evidence to showcase successful initiatives across the five resilience capacities - Preventive, Anticipative, Absorptive, Adaptive, and Transformative - thereby refining strategies and strengthening&nb...

16th Réunion de l'équipe multidisciplinaire du bureau sous- régional de la FAO pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest

Événement hybride, 19/11/2024 - 22/11/2024

Le Bureau sous-régional de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest organise sa 16e réunion annuelle de l’Équipe multidisciplinaire (MDT16) du 19 au 22 novembre 2024 à l’hôtel Praiamar de Praia, Cabo Verde.

Cette réunion annuelle se tiendra en mode hybride et sera placée sous le thème : « Synergie entre les acteurs : une prot...