Highlights
Women’s equality in agrifood systems could boost the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce food insecurity by 45 million: new FAO report
13/04/2023
Agrifood systems are a major employer of women globally and constitute a more important source of livelihoods for women than for men in many countries.
Benchmark for world food commodity prices fall in March for the twelfth month in a row
07/04/2023
FAO Food Price Index declined 2.1 percent from February and 20.5 percent from a year earlier.
New UN report focuses on food security and nutrition in Europe and Central Asia, points way towards more affordable and sustainable diets
14/03/2023
The region as a whole is in a much better position than elsewhere in the world, but some developments need to be addressed to avoid setbacks.
Mediterranean Ministerial Dialogue on the food crisis
08/06/2022
In June 2022, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu joined dozens of ministers from the Mediterranean at a regional summit to tackle higher prices for food, fertilizer and fuel.
Mediterranean diet
18/09/2019
For a number of years now, Italy and FAO have advanced awareness on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with the understanding that preserving local food habits and traditions is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.