FAO calls for case studies on best practices and innovations along the value chains of fruits and vegetables-deadline 27 April

09/03/2026 - 27/04/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is preparing a global report, tentatively titled “Unlocking the full potentials of fruits and vegetables globally”, to highlight the roles of fruits and vegetables in transforming agrifood systems globally and to promote validated transformative actions. 
The report will inter alia feature selected case studies of replica...

One Health Summit

Hybrid Event, 07/04/2026

On 7 April 2026, on the occasion of World Health Day, France will host a One Health Summit in Lyon.

The One Health approach, which brings together human, animal, plant and ecosystem health, is more vital than ever as the world faces interconnected health, climate, and ecological challenges. Addressing these challenges requires science-based, preventive, and coordinated action across se...

Fourth Quadripartite Executive Annual Meeting

08/04/2026 - 09/04/2026

The fourth Quadripartite Executive Annual Meeting (QEAM 4) will bring together the executive leadership of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to advance strategic coordination on global One Health priorities.

QEAM 4 wi...

34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34)

Hybrid Event, 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026

The 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34) will be held from 13-17 April 2026 in Nouakchott, hosted by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
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The 2026 Forum for the Future of Agriculture (ForumforAg) Annual Conference

Hybrid Event, 14/04/2026

The 2026 Forum for the Future of Agriculture (ForumforAg) Annual Conference will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, consisting of ...

2026: A Global Outlook for local impact – Innovation and technologies shaping the future of agrifood systems

15/04/2026

Join FAO at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture in Brussels for a special discussion on the innovations and technologies shaping the future of agrifood systems.

• Location: Committee of the Regions, Brussels (in-person event)
• Date and time: April 15, 2026,   13:00 - 15:00 (CET)
• Register for ...

Workshop on "Leveraging evidence for effective anticipatory action."

Hybrid Event, 20/04/2026 - 21/04/2026

This workshop will bring together practitioners, evaluators, donors, and researchers to share evidence on Anticipatory Action, discuss methodological challenges in crisis contexts, and strengthen inter-agency coordination. The event will showcase recent impact evaluation studies, identify research priorities, and reinforce the role of evidence in shaping humanitarian policy and pra...

37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific

Hybrid Event, 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026

The thirty-eighth session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) will be held in Brunei Darussalam from 20 to 24 April 2026.

This FAO forum brings together member states to discuss critical challenges regarding food, agricultu...

FAO–Private Sector (EU) consultation to the Regional Conference for Europe 2026

Hybrid Event, 22/04/2026

FAO Regional Conference for Europe

Hybrid Event, 11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

The FAO Regional Conference for Europe is the Organization’s highest governing body for the Europe and Central Asia region. The Regional Conference ensures the effectiveness of FAO’s work in the service of Member Countries and defines priority areas of work for the following biennium.

More information about the 2026 edition of the Conference will be available soon on

Rome Nutrition Week 2026

Hybrid Event, 25/05/2026 - 28/05/2026

Held from 25–28 May 2026 at FAO Headquarters and online under the overarching theme “Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Action in a Changing World,” the 2026 edition of the Rome Nutrition Week will focus on strengthening joint approaches, enhancing coordination, and identifying practical pathways to accelera...

Global Soil Partnership's (GSP) fourteenth Plenary Assembly

Hybrid Event, 17/06/2026 - 19/06/2026

The Global Soil Partnership's (GSP) fourteenth Plenary Assembly is approaching, bringing together invited delegates and partners to shape the global soil agenda and share insights on sustainable soil management.

The assembly will begin on 17 June 2026 at 09.00 (UTC +2) at FAO headquarters and on Zoom with a ceremony opened by FAO Director‑General QU Dongyu, followed by interventions fr...

FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming

Hybrid Event, 01/07/2026 - 03/07/2026

FAO is organizing the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging data and technology for sustainable agrifood systems from 1 to 3 July 2026 at its headquarters in Rome, and online. 

The three-day conference will explore ways of scaling smart farming systems while showcasing practical innovations that promote youth and women’s entrepreneurship and digital skills. It w...

10th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics

Hybrid Event, 08/07/2026 - 10/07/2026

The International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) is a global forum dedicated to fostering and leveraging best practices, research, and innovation to meet the evolving needs of agricultural statistics.

ICAS brings together producers and users of agricultural data, including national statistical offices, international agencies, academics, and private-sector actors...

The 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG)

Hybrid Event, 20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026

The 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) will be held from 20-24 July 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in a hybrid format.

During the 2026 Session, delegates will engage in discussions covering a wide range of matters aligned with the COAG mandate. These will include fostering innovation in food security, bioeconomy, One Health, advancing climate resilience, sust...

FAO Global Conference for actions on One Health in agrifood systems

Hybrid Event, 21/09/2026 - 23/09/2026

The FAO Global Conference will bring together global leaders, technical experts, partners, and stakeholders to accelerate the practical application of One Health across agrifood systems.

Key themes

• Integrating One Health into agrifood policies and investments.
• Strengthening multisectoral collaboration across agriculture, environment, health, finance, and urban sector...

Global Symposium on Soil Compaction

Hybrid Event, 21/09/2026 - 23/09/2026

The Global Symposium on Soil Compaction will bring together experts from around the world to advance global understanding, collaboration, and policy development on soil compaction, its impacts, assessment, and mitigation.

Addressing these gaps is the focus of the Global Symposium on Soil Compaction, co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nati...

2026 EIFAAC International Symposium on managing and conserving inland Fisheries and Aquaculture resources in a changing world, 5-7 October 2026

05/10/2026

The 2026 EIFAAC International Symposium on MANAGING AND CONSERVING INLAND FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE RESOURCES IN A CHANGING WORLD will be hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia and the Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health, and Environment (BIOR) in Riga, Latvia on 5 to 7 October 2026

This International Symposium aims to facilitate interaction between European scientists and p...

2026 United Nations Water Conference

Hybrid Event, 02/12/2026 - 04/12/2026

The 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, will be held from December 2 to 4, 2026. This key event will focus on advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6—Clean Water and Sanitation—essential for achieving the broader 2030 Agenda. Together, participants will explore innovative solutions, strengthen political commitment, and foster global...