In a briefing to the UN Security Council, FAO warns of imminent famine in northern Gaza due to escalation of conflict, collapse of agrifood systems and constraints to humanitarian access
13/11/2024
Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience calls for urgent diplomatic efforts to save lives
COP29: FAO says agrifood systems transformation holds solutions for the climate crisis
12/11/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses COP29 climate change conference in Baku
Cultivating fonio, cultivating traditions
16/10/2024
The ancient grain and the African chef empowering women farmers in Ghana
Every potato is unique, some are UNICA
31/10/2024
A novel potato variety is transforming the livelihoods of women farmers in Kenya
Supporting the camelid sector is crucial for advancing sustainable agriculture and improving livelihoods: FAO livestock expert
03/10/2024
Interview with Badi Besbes, Chief of the Sustainable Animal Production, Feed and Genetics Branch of the Animal Production and Health Division, on the importance of camelids as the UN marks the International Year of Camelids 2024
FAO adds to data coverage of employment in agrifood systems
01/11/2024
Expanded FAOSTAT feature offers more insights into who is doing the work to keep the world fed
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024
Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger
28/10/2024
New data reveals that about a quarter of the population continues to face Crisis or Emergency levels of food insecurity
Protecting livelihoods and lives in Gaza
28/10/2024
FAO’s distribution of fodder and veterinary kits provides a lifeline amid catastrophic losses
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
23/10/2024
The initiatives will enhance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response in 32 countries, advancing global health security through the One Health approach
G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting: FAO calls for increased focus on Africa amid rising hunger
23/10/2024
Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency
Green Climate Fund approves funding worth over $130 million for FAO-led projects in Somalia and Iraq
23/10/2024
The initiatives target water and food security challenges caused by climate change in fragile nations
“The situation in the Middle East is catastrophic,” says FAO Director-General
22/10/2024
QU Dongyu addresses the Session on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East during G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting
The comeback camels
16/09/2024
Innovation lays the path to prosperity
10/10/2024
Transforming farming in Burundi through FAO Farmer Field Schools
Risk of famine remains high across the entire Gaza Strip as conflict intensifies and winter approaches
17/10/2024
FAO urges immediate and unimpeded access to deliver critical agricultural aid and commercial food production inputs in time for the upcoming winter planting season
Global Family Farming Forum focuses on family farmers’ role in tackling hunger
16/10/2024
The joint FAO-IFAD event highlights their contribution in transforming agrifood systems while exploring ways to fully harness their potential
World Food Forum: putting youth at the forefront in efforts to tackle hunger ensuring good food for all, for today and tomorrow
14/10/2024
The Global Youth Forum’s opening ceremony gave voice to young changemakers, setting the stage for impactful discussions throughout the week
Gaza: Geospatial data shows intensifying damage to cropland
03/10/2024
New FAO and UNOSAT assessment highlights the impact of conflict on Gaza’s agricultural infrastructure
Gaza: These atrocities must end
23/09/2024
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory