28th Session of the Committee on Forestry

Hybrid Event, 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026

The Committee on Forestry (COFO) is FAO’s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry, guiding the Organization’s work and fostering international collaboration, policy dialogue and technical guidance on forest-related issues. The 28th Session of COFO will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Learn more about the Committee on Forestry

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW)

Hybrid Event, 29/09/2026

The seventh observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) is approaching. SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN THE IDAFLW 2026 GLOBAL EVENT!

This year's theme will focus on the "Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste". Tackling FLW, in fact, can generate a triple win: improving food security and nutrition, reducing pressure on natural resources an...

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...

World Food Forum 2026

Hybrid Event, 08/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment.

In 2026, the flagship event will be held from 8 to 16 October at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, and online.

Organized around three ...

FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026

Hybrid Event, 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

The fifth edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2026) will be held from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the umbrella of the World Food Forum (WFF), together with the Global Youth Forum and the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. This year offers a unique opportunity, as the overarching theme of the World Food Forum and World Food Day is Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.

The ...

Rome Water Dialogue 2026

Hybrid Event, 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

As part of the World Food Forum 2026 under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow”, the Rome Water Dialogue is a global platform dedicated to advancing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) to strengthen food and water security worldwide, promoting an integrated approach that connects water, land and soil management. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including poli...

FAO Side Event at the SDG Forum 2026: Agrifood systems and the SDGs - Accelerating transformation

13/10/2026

How can agrifood systems help unlock progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and what partnerships are needed to accelerate action in the final years of the 2030 Agenda?

Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at the SDG Forum 2026, this interactive, in-person-only session will explore how agrifood systems transformation can dri...

Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2026

Hybrid Event, 13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

FAO's annual agrifood investment forum provides a platform for governments to present investment plans – developed through the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative – to a global audience of agrifood investors, offering a unique opportunity for partnership building to accelerate agrifood systems transformation for the Sustainable Development Goals.

For more information, please visit the Forum'...

Junior World Food Day 2026

Hybrid Event, 15/10/2026

Junior World Food Day will be back on 15 October 2026!

Get ready for fun interactive quizzes, games, music and stories to be inspired for a better food future.

Keep an eye on the website to register your class and participate.

World Food Day 2026 ceremony

Hybrid Event, 16/10/2026

Mark the calendar and stay tuned to learn more about the Global World Food Day Ceremony that will take place on 16 October 2026.

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...