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Indigenous Peoples know the path towards a climate-resilient future
10/08/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...
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NEW: Climate-smart agriculture case studies 2021
08/07/2021
This publication describes climate-smart agriculture (CSA) case studies from around the world, showing how the approach is implemented to address...
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FAO report maps insights from and threats to Indigenous Peoples’ food systems
25/06/2021
Collaborative study looks at eight Indigenous Peoples’ food systems in Amazon, Sahel, Himalayas, Pacific Islands and Arctic
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Innovation, Technology and Data: Key to achieving energy and food security
24/06/2021
Innovation, the complex process by which products, services and activities are renewed and brought up to date by applying new processes...
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FAO launches Green Cities Action Programme for Africa
22/06/2021
Ambitious plans to help small, medium and large cities become greener, cleaner and integrated into sustainable agri-food systems
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Launch of the Green Cities Regional Action Programme for Africa
19/06/2021
Monday, 21 June 2021 14:00 pm – 16.00 pm CEST
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Nature is our first line of defence against desertification and drought
17/06/2021
Land is our lifeblood. About 95 percent of our food...
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Bill Gates highlights role of data and technology to end hunger at FAO Conference
15/06/2021
Philanthropist delivered biennial McDougall Memorial Lecture
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Ambitious $104 million program targets land degradation in Africa and Central Asian countries
08/06/2021
Launch of the FAO-led, Global Environment Facility-funded initiative paves the way for UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
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Recreate, Re-imagine, Restore! UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration kicks off
05/06/2021
Leaders gathered at virtual global gala calling for #GenerationRestoration
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Climate change fans spread of pests and threats plants and crops, new FAO study
02/06/2021
Pests destroy up to 40 percent of global crops and cost $220 billion of losses
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NEW Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture website
31/05/2021
NEW Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture website. Koronivia is a landmark decision under UNFCCC recognizing the unique potential of...
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Environmental and Social Safeguards ensure sustainability of FAO projects and programmes
24/05/2021
FAO’s safeguard system helps to ensure resilient agriculture and food systems, protecting and promoting the sustainable use of natural...
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High-level UK-FAO event puts spotlight on climate investment opportunities in Africa
22/05/2021
Key actors in the climate finance and international development arena joined together on 20 May 2021 to discuss the climate change-related challenges...
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Carbon neutral tea production in China
21/05/2021
International Tea Day 2021: FAO and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences launch three pilot case studies
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Cooler hives help bees adapt to climate change
21/05/2021
Beekeepers in Senegal build resilience through productive practices
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Zambia - Striving to increase energy access in agriculture through sustainable bioenergy solutions
14/05/2021
In the search for alternatives to fossil fuel-based energy, FAO has been supporting the Zambian Government in developing and integrating sustainable...
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The Moroccan landscape, traditions and communities behind argan and its oil
10/05/2021
Celebrating argan trees as part of a remarkable agricultural heritage
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In an Iranian oasis, rural women fight to save their village and livelihoods
30/04/2021
Villagers tackle encroaching sand dunes and land degradation to build resilient livelihoods
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FAO Director-General marks Earth Day with sustainability plea
23/04/2021
Marathon event hears calls for joined-up action on food security and policies for the planet