At FAO, we envision a world where all people enjoy healthy diets, the backbone of Better Nutrition, one of FAO's 4 goals.

For schoolchildren and adolescents, healthy diets are essential to grow, develop, and be protected from disease. But worldwide, 149 million children under the age of ...

In her language, Chipo Munsaka explains her first name means “a gift”. “A gift for conserving wildlife,” the young Zimbabwean adds with a radiant smile. That neatly sums up her commitment and contribution to addressing the growing problem of conflict between humans and wildlife.

Chipo wo...

Mogadishu -  New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices. 

The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations agencies warned that without funding for human...

Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today revealed the details of a major update to the methodology of the State of Stocks Index (SoSI) at the 

As more than 150 countries convene in Rome for the resumed session of the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16.2), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for bold acti...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has received $11.9 million in contributions from the Government of Japan to scale up its emergency and resilience activities in humanitarian contexts across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This funding will support 14...

Ariljska Malina, a plump, vibrantly coloured raspberry, is one of Serbia’s crown jewels.

Often referred to as “red gold”, this local berry is a beloved delicacy, whether eaten freshly picked, baked in cakes, dipped in chocolate, or turned into juices, preserves, or other culinar...

Unfinished biodiversity negotiations are back on the table.  After a groundbreaking session in Cali, Colombia, delegations are reconvening in Rome to tackle unfinished business that will be critical for biodiversity action – with transforming agrifood systems emerging as a central element...

Food security is about peace, stability, and human dignity, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told G20 Foreign Ministers gathered in Johannesburg to discuss the global geopolitical situation.

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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu paid tribute to Ethiopia’s agrifood systems during a meeting with the country’s prime minister and while visiting several agricultural facilities on the margins of an African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa.

Qu was invited to address a High-Level Side Even...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved funding for two new projects valued at over $130 million to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable development in Kenya and Serbia.

The initiatives led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) represent a m...

Action Against Desertification is an initiative of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) to restore drylands and degraded lands in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific to tackle the detrimental social, economic and environmental impact of land degradation and desertifi...

The international conference Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications: Innovations and Traditions for Sustainability kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the ...

“I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile. “It has been good to me ever since I started fishing as a kid,” he reflects, as he gazes over the calm waters of the harbour of Mauritian capital, Port Louis.

Fishing is the only way of life in the village ...

“One of the founding principles of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the requirement for all implementation and follow-up processes to be participatory and inclusive,” emphasized Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the Office of Sustainable Development Goals at the FAO, during a recent c...

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, told African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa today that “bold investments” are needed to achieve our collective vision for economic growth and development in Africa, a continent that continues...

With a lifelong drive toward philanthropy and an academic background in economics, Solongo Ganbold found her way to microbiology later in life, as she helped her mother on her PHD research. It was honeybee venom (apitoxin) that captured her interest for its potential in treating patients with ...

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) elearning Academy, have launched a new certified e-learning course