The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa

16/04/2026

The report reviews and analyses women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes in sub-Saharan Africa, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps. It provides new directions, examples of policies and good practices that promote gender, climate and environmentally just agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dos and don’ts of blended finance in agrifood systems

25/03/2026

Blended finance uses public or philanthropic funds to mobilize private investment for sustainable development. It has gained traction as one way to help bridge the significant financing gap in agrifood systems. This latest Investment Brief from the FAO Investment Centre, prepared in collaboration with the European Union, aims to help public and private investors make effective use of blended finance in agrifood systems.

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

16/03/2026

The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has sharply increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Immediate measures such as developing alternative trade routes, strengthening market monitoring, providing financial support for farmers, and offering targeted aid for vulnerable countries are needed to stabilize supply chains.

Seeds of Heritage: The Journey of GIAHS in Europe and Central Asia

27/02/2026

This booklet presents the progress and future steps of the FAO programme Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in the Europe and Central Asia region. It aims to provide a clear overview of the regional current state of identification and dynamic conservation of these agricultural heritage systems, highlighting their role as "living laboratories” of resilience, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and sustainable agricultural practices to global challenges.

The Status of Land Tenure and Governance

25/02/2026

This report presents innovative data regarding land tenure systems and governance frameworks, with special focus on women's land rights and the importance of customary tenure for mitigating climate change and ensuring the protection of biodiversity. Bringing together tenure- and sex- disaggregated data and analyses on land tenure and governance from a variety of sources at different levels (from local to global), it builds an evidence base for action towards the achievement of the SDGs

Overview of market information systems for agriculture and food security in seven European and Central Asian countries

23/02/2026