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FAO celebrates 80 years of working for a more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable future for all, leaving no one behind 

On 16 October 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates 80 years of commitment to ending hunger, transforming agrifood systems, and promoting inclusive and sustainable rural development. 

In Latin America and the Caribbean, this milestone also serves as a tribute to decades of joint efforts with countries across the region to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. 

Throughout these eight decades, FAO has supported countries in the region at key historical moments, providing technical assistance, generating evidence for public policies, building capacities, strengthening institutions, and fostering cooperation among nations.

From the development of social protection systems to the promotion of family farming and the fight against all forms of malnutrition, the shared achievements stand as a testament to strong regional and national commitment to food security and sustainable development.

This site highlights FAO’s key milestones in Latin America and the Caribbean and features the voices of key actors who have driven the transformation of agrifood systems.

From the first regional representatives to today’s leaders tackling challenges such as climate change, economic and social crises, and the digital transformation of rural areas, this shared story is an invitation to continue working together for a fairer, more prosperous, resilient, and sustainable future.

 
 
 
Interviews and greetings

Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay congratulates 80th anniversary of FAO

CAF celebrates FAO’s 80 years and its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Chef Heinz Wuth celebrates FAO’s 80 years and its contribution to food sustainability.

Historical photos