FAO Highlights Food Safety and Trade Cooperation at Belt and Road Conference

15/10/2025

Shanghai, 15 October 2025 — The Conference on Import & Export Food Safety Cooperation of the Belt and Road (2025) was held in Shanghai, hosted by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) under the theme “Deepen International Cooperation for Shared Trade Safety and Facilitation.” The event gathered representatives from 21 Belt and Road partner countries, international organizations, and national food safety authorities.

Mr. Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative in China and DPR Korea, addressed the opening session, emphasizing that “if it is not safe, it is not food.” He highlighted that robust food safety and quality control systems are fundamental to protecting health, fostering fair trade, and achieving sustainable agrifood systems.

FAO Leads Dialogues on Food Loss Reduction and Women’s Empowerment at the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference

14/10/2025

Beijing, 14 October 2025 - FAO China played an active role, contributing to key sessions on food loss reduction and gender-inclusive innovation. Mr. Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative in China and Ms. Kae Mihara, Gender Officer of FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, each moderated high-level discussions.

FAO Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation on Wetlands at World Coastal Forum

24/09/2025

Yancheng, 24 September 2025 – At the 2025 World Coastal Forum (WCF) in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, Mr. Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative in China, highlighted the vital role of wetlands in food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Final Review Workshop of the Sustainable Forest Management Project Successfully Held in Xinyang

23/09/2025

Xinyang, 23 September 2025 – The final review workshop for the project on “Sustainable Forest Management to Enhance the Resilience of Forests to Climate Change in China (GCP/CPR/056/GFF)” was held in Xinyang, Henan Province, from 23 to 24 September 2025.

FAO Highlights Cooperation with UNESCO at World Congress of Biosphere Reserves

22/09/2025

Hangzhou, 22 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) joined global partners at the Fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR), convened under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Representing FAO, Mr. Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative in China, contributed to the opening session panel on institutional synergies for biodiversity and sustainable development

FAO and MARA Launch New Project on Sustainable Management of Agricultural Waste in Hubei

16/09/2025

Xianning, 16 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China officially launched a new Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) Project on “Sustainable Management and Utilization of Agricultural Wastes along the Yangtze River Economic Belt in Hubei Province”. This new initiative aims to promote the transformation of agricultural waste into resources and higher-value products through the development of technical standards, enterprise demonstration and promotion, and capacity building, thereby contributing to green agricultural transformation and rural revitalization.

FAO Launches Technical Cooperation Project on High-efficiency Sheep Breeding and Quality Management in Xinjiang

10/09/2025

Urumqi, 10 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and Xinjiang Agricultural University, officially launched the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project “High-efficiency breeding and quality management of the sheep industry in Xinjiang”.

China hosts global Capacity Building Workshop on Food Loss and Waste Reduction through FAO’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation

09/09/2025

Beijing, 9 September 2025 – A global capacity-building workshop on Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Reduction through FAO’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation is taking place this week in Beijing, with the participation of eight countries to exchange knowledge, practices, and innovations in curbing food loss and waste across the agrifood systems.

FAO Representation in China Strengthens Cooperation with MEE’s Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center

01/09/2025

Beijing, 1 September 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in China met with the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (FECO) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) to explore avenues for deepening collaboration on sustainable development and environmental protection.

Modern Agriculture Exchange Highlighted at 7th China–Arab States Expo

29/08/2025

Yinchuan, 29 August 2025 — As part of the 7th China–Arab States Expo, the Modern Agriculture Matchmaking and Exchange Conference was successfully held at the Yinchuan International Exchange Center. The event brought together government officials, representatives of international organizations, scholars, and business leaders from China and Arab countries to discuss agricultural trade, technology cooperation, and sustainable development.

"Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis" Event Held in Shanghai

12/08/2025

On Aug. 12, the opening ceremony of the Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage: Global Cultural Symbiosis officially began in Shanghai, coinciding with International Youth Day. The event was designed to connect China’s agricultural cultural heritage and global youth-driven innovation via field visits, international youth roundtable dialogues, co-creation camps designed to inspire young participants through collaborative practice and nurture a new generation of creators with global communication influence with the involvement of renowned visual design mentors that infuse the events with diverse artistic perspectives, and other endeavors.

FAO China Representative Visits Project Sites in Hebei to Promote On-Farm Conservation of Crop Diversity

07/08/2025

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in China, Carlos Aldeco, recently visited project sites of the FAO–Global Environment Facility (GEF) initiative “On-farm Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Diversity of Crops Originated in China” in Zhangbei County, Xuanhua District and Chongli County, to review project progress and explore ways to replicate and scale up successful practices.

Fourth International Agricultural Market and Trade Forum Held at Tsinghua University, Featuring Experts on Global Agricultural Trends

28/07/2025

The Fourth International Agricultural Market and Trade Forum, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China, Tsinghua University, and the Bank of China, gathered over 270 participants from across the globe at Tsinghua University. 

Global Collaboration Key to Tackling Food Loss and Waste, Says FAO

24/07/2025

At the International Conference on Reducing Food Loss and Waste, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) emphasized the urgent need for collective action to combat food loss and waste, which continue to pose a significant challenge to food security, sustainability, and climate action. 

From Vision to Action: Young Innovators Join FAO to Reimagine Food Security and End Poverty

21/07/2025

At the final round of the inaugural Global Development Public Policy Youth Innovation Contest, unveiled on 21 July 2025 at Renmin University of China, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in China joined youth participants, policy experts, and academic institutions in supporting youth-driven solutions to food security and poverty eradication — two of the most fundamental and urgent challenges in global development.

Driving the Shift: FAO Highlights the Need for Joint Action on Green Agriculture at CISCE 2025

17/07/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) called for bold, collaborative action to accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of agriculture at the Third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), co-hosting the Thematic Event on Green Agriculture alongside the China Chamber of International Commerce. 

Global Agricultural Trade Needs to Be Greener More Inclusive and More Resilient, Says FAO

15/07/2025

At the 16th International Conference on Agricultural Trade Policy, FAO Representative in China Carlos Aldeco delivered a keynote speech encouraging the global community to rethink agricultural trade systems through the lens of sustainability, resilience, and inclusion.

FAO Reaffirms Strategic Partnership with China’s Grain Sector at National Trade Conference

12/07/2025

Mr. Carlos Aldeco, FAO Representative in China, participated in the 7th China Grain Trade Conference held in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. The event brought together thousands of participants from across China and more than 30 countries, reflecting strong momentum in promoting grain trade, food security, and international cooperation.

Shanxi Pear Project Wraps Up with Big Wins for Green Agriculture

30/06/2025

FAO and partners marked the successful completion of the technical cooperation project on Support for Ecological Pear Orchard Management in Shanxi Province at a final review workshop in Yuncheng. 

Celebration of the International Day of Potato in China 2025 Kicks Off in Beijing

30/05/2025

30 May 2025, Beijing – Today, the Celebration of the International Day of Potato (IDP) in China kicked off in Yanqing, Beijing. It is co-hosted by the International Potato Center (CIP) – China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP) and the Food and Agriculture Or...