Our Ocean Conference

Hybrid Event, 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

"The Our Ocean Conference focuses on addressing the key ocean issues of our time, including climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, and pollution. The Conference will be held in Kenya from 16 to 18 June 2026, convening governments, NGOs, the private sector, and the academic community to identify action-based solutions and make tangible commitments.

This year’s theme - Our Oce...

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: From data to action

Hybrid Event, 16/06/2026

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) will be released on 16 June 2026 at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, during the high-level event, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: From data to action.

This edition presents tangible progress towards Blue Transformation, highlighting how countries and partners are turning ambition into action through in...

FAO Webinar on Risk Categorization for Risk-Based Food Inspection Programmes

16/06/2026

Join FAO and food safety experts from around the world for a webinar on risk categorization in risk-based food inspection programmes, featuring the launch of FAO’s new Risk-based Inspection Resource Kit, country experiences, and practical insights on prioritizing food business operators according to public health risk to strengthen food control systems.

Date: June 16
Time: 15:30-16:...

Launch of the Great Green Wall Web Portal

17/06/2026

To mark the World Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June 2026, and the anniversary of the establishment of the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green Wall (PA-GGW), FAO and PA-GGW are jointly organizing an online event to officially launch the new Great Green Wall Web Portal.

The webinar will showcase the new portal and coun...

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

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...