The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026

16/06/2026

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 showcases how FAO is translating the Blue Transformation vision into impact, deploying field projects in close collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders. It highlights efforts to maximize the contribution of aquatic foods to global food security, poverty alleviation and economic development, enhancing policy advocacy, advancing scientific research and innovations, and furthering capacity development.

Drivers of supply and demand of terrestrial animal source food

04/06/2026

This document examines the determinants of the supply and demand of terrestrial animal source foods worldwide, as well as the factors that influence consumer behaviour and other individual circumstances surrounding the acquisition and consumption of these foods.

Integrating sustainability-linked loans into agrifood finance

02/06/2026

FAO and the SDGs: Accelerating Transformation through the Four Betters

01/06/2026

Framed through FAO’s four betters – better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life – the publication presents an integrated roadmap for accelerating action across all 17 SDGs, while ensuring that agrifood systems contribute to a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.

Agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

22/05/2026

This policy brief presents selected key findings from the forthcoming  Global analysis of agrifood systems in NBSAPs. Drawing on the analysis of 78 countries’ NBSAPs, the brief examines the extent to which agrifood systems are integrated into national targets and actions. It highlights key trends, sectoral patterns and opportunities to leverage agrifood system actions as entry points to deliver national and global biodiversity outcomes.

Food safety implications of recycled plastics and alternative food contact materials

13/05/2026

This report examines key food safety considerations for recycled FCMs. It highlights the chemical risks associated with recycled plastics, including contaminants migration, intentionally & non-intentionally added substances, & unknown compounds. The report also explores potential food safety issues related to bioplastics & smart packaging – innovations that help achieve sustainability & improve functionality but introduce new safety considerations tied to feedstock properties & added chemicals.