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FAO selects 60 Young Forest Champions for 2026
08/06/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has selected 60 Young Forest Champions for 2026 to lead action on forest conservation, restoration and sustainable use underpinned by innovative monitoring approaches across six countries.
Betting on herding and herself
08/06/2026
When she followed her parents’ footsteps and went into yak herding, a profession traditionally held by men, Subita challenged long-held societal norms and showed that women can take on roles beyond what society expects.
FAO issues forest monitoring good practices for tree crop commodities and smallholders
03/06/2026
FAO today published new guidance on forest monitoring, including on how to map and monitor tree-based agricultural commodities such as those produced in agroforestry systems.
It’s Time to Recognize the True Value of Peatlands
02/06/2026
By Zhimin Wu, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Forestry Division, FAO
Call for Interest - FAO Reference Centre for Forestry
27/05/2026
FAO seeks expressions of interest from institutions in becoming FAO Reference Centres for Forestry – transformative partnerships designed to strengthen science-based forest management and support countries in addressing global challenges.
FAO report highlights untapped potential of wild and neglected foods in diets
22/05/2026
A new publication from FAO highlights the untapped potential of wild and often overlooked foods to improve nutrition, protect biodiversity and build more resilient food systems, and sets out guidance for better data collection on these ‘hidden’ foods. 
FAO contributes to the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku
17/05/2026

FAO will contribute to the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), convened by UN-Habitat and hosted by the Government of Azerbaijan.

Wildfire resilience
FAO and Canada launch USD 6 million project to strengthen global wildfire resilience
14/05/2026
Harare - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Canada have launched a major new project to strengthen wildfire prevention, preparedness and resilience.
Forests are essential to humanity's future, Collaborative Partnership on Forests tells UNFF21
13/05/2026
New York – The world loses 11 million hectares of forest every year to deforestation, while a further 168 million hectares are affected annually by wildfires, pests and diseases. Against this backdrop, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) set out its contributions to re...
UNFF21: FAO and partners meet to accelerate global action on forests
01/05/2026
FAO and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), an interagency partnership of 16 member organizations permanently chaired by FAO, will contribute to the deliberations of the upcoming 21st Session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF21). 
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New research provides updated estimates on global forest-sector employment
14/04/2026
Joint study by FAO, ILO and Thünen Institute of Forestry includes first global sex-disaggregated employment estimates for the forest sector
FAO celebrates 2026 International Day of Forests and World Water Day
19/03/2026
Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marked International Day of Forests 2026 and World Water Day 2026 on Thursday with a series of high‑level and technical events at its headquarters in Rome.
Winners of International Day of Forests 2026 photo contest announced
19/03/2026
Rome – Seven photographs from across the world have been selected as the winning entries of the 2026 International Day of Forests ‘Forests and economies’ photo contest. 
Arbor Day Foundation and FAO name 283 Tree Cities of the World
17/03/2026
The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have recognized 283 communities as 2025 Tree Cities of the World.
Where science meets school meals
12/03/2026
A hydroponic school garden in Uganda brings nutrition and innovation together
FAO launches ‘4 WINS’ approach to advance women’s entrepreneurship in forest economies
06/03/2026
As part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled a new model for strengthening women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in the world’s forest sectors.
From savannah plant to global remedy
02/03/2026
How the devil’s claw tuber improves health and wildlife conservation in Namibia
Pilot to boost access to finance for forest and farm producer organizations in Tanzania
28/02/2026
The project will strengthen financial inclusion for organizations that represent smallholders, rural women’s groups, local communities and Indigenous Peoples’ institutions.
Vienna Call for Action urges progress on sustainable forest-based bioeconomy
26/02/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed a call today for urgent action to accelerate progress towards a sustainable forest-based bioeconomy. 
CBD parties acknowledge FAO road map on ecosystem restoration
19/02/2026

Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) this week acknowledged an FAO-led global partnership to monitor progress towards ecosystem restoration under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM...