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The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn

Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems

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International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods

FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance of forest foods at FAO Park

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The spread of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza calls for stepped up action, FAO says

Averting losses of hundreds of millions of poultry crucial to mitigate impacts on food security, nutrition and affordability of poultry products

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FAO urges bold and urgent action to safeguard plant health as global body convenes in Rome

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures: FAO Director-General highlights the need for innovation and digital solutions to strengthen global cooperation, ensure safer trade and to protect human, animal, and environmental health

FAO in Geneva

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva (FAO in Geneva) is working with partners to achieve FAO’s corporate goal and the wider Sustainable Development Agenda. It works as an advocacy and partnership platform, to ensure FAO’s role and impact is well understood... find out more.

Through the FAO in Geneva Thematic Dialogue Series, it is also championing key thematic issues of importance to FAO, its members and partners, leveraging key field work of the Organization.

Recent and upcoming events

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2025

The Human Right to Adequate Food Briefing Session
Hybrid Event, 16/04/2025

The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, in collaboration with the FAO Right to Food Team of the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP)

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2025

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FAO at the 2025 UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Hybrid Event, 02/04/2025 - 03/04/2025

The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regional Forum on Sustainable Development is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level. 

It will be organized from 2-3 April 2025 under the theme: “Advancing s...

Highlights
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FAO’s 80th anniversary

A global call to write the next chapter of FAO’s journey together. Join us as we kick off celebrations early to build an unforgettable anniversary.

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Climate action

Actions to make agriculture sustainable are among the most effective measures to help nations adapt to and mitigate climate change.

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FAO Flagship publications

FAO’s State of the World publications provide a comprehensive overview of the most pressing global issues associated with food and agriculture.

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FAO emergencies and resilience

In emergencies, FAO saves lives, safeguards livelihoods, and lays the foundations for resilience.

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