Throughout October and November 2025, FAO actively contributed to key trade-focused discussions and events, providing valuable insights and updates on agricultural and fisheries trade, food security, and sustainable development. 

Director-General calls for new global partnerships and sustainable funding to combat animal disease threats

New report by FAO’s General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean reveals strong advances in sustainability and recovery of key stocks

In Brazil, FAO unveiled a series of reports and initiatives showing how sustainable agrifood systems are a solution to the climate crisis

FAO-led report says protecting and restoring forests is crucial to boosting climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihoods and global food and water security

Analysis of National Adaptation Plans by FAO and UNDP reveals urgent action needed in developing countries

Joint dialogue by FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations Office and other organizations in Geneva, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 

Flagship partnership secures additional GBP 16.9 million to strengthen forest monitoring, transparency and country support to 2030

New FAO study shows how digital solutions are empowering farmers and fishers to prevent losses and build resilient agrifood systems

Report also analyzes olive oil market, fertilizer trends, and the global food import bill

Chile now counts three GIAHS systems, contributing to a total of 11 designated systems across five countries in Latin America

Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises

Launched by the European Union, Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and FAO, Transforming and Empowering Resilient and Responsible Agribusiness strengthens local financial institutions’ lending abilities in Africa and Türkiye

At its 48th session, Codex reaffirms the values of collaboration, inclusiveness and transparency in advancing food safety worldwide

Brief descriptions of some of the standards adopted at the 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission will be published on this page

FAO Director-General conveys message at General Plenary Leaders Dialogue at Climate Summit in Brazil

Benchmark for globally traded food commodity prices was slightly below year-ago level

Interview with Kaveh Zahedi, FAO’s Director for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment

FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in El Fasher and Kadugli; improvements seen where fighting has receded and services have resumed

Director-General QU Dongyu hails the new applications as sharper tools that put people first and ensures improved service delivery