FAO unveils improved method of measuring rural poverty. Rural Multidimensional Poverty Index developed with Oxford University

FAO in the2022 humanitarian appeals

On 27 January, the FAO in Geneva Director, Mr Dominique Burgeon joined the UK-hosted meeting of the Humanitarian Liaison Working Group, which focused on Collective Approaches to Climate Change in a Humanitarian Setting. In his intervention, he stressed th

World Wetlands Day2 February

We are all connectedDiscover how our health is linked to that of animals and the environment

Global food prices rise in January Vegetable oils and dairy products push FAO Food Price Index higher

On 3 February, FAO and WFP organized a joint briefing aiming at presenting the major findings of the Hunger Hotspots Report and giving an update on the food security situation in Afghanistan. The Report, issued on 28 January, shows a soaring acute food i

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News Small Island Developing States: FAO convenes a global dialogue to update on latest initiatives Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach Sustainable Development Goa

IN FOCUSMeet the world's most destructive migratory pestDesert locusts pose a major threat to food security and livelihoods

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Give your skills a boostThe FAO elearning Academy offers free courses on food security, sustainability and beyond

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

Horn of Africa: Swift aid for drought-affected farmers and herders needed to avoid a hunger crisis

Tunisia’s “Queen of Oranges” 

IN FOCUSBuilding sustainable food systemsSee how FAO supports inclusive, efficient and sustainable food systems

In focusGlobally Important Agricultural Heritage SystemsExplore striking agricultural systems around the world

South-South Cooperation: FAO signs key agreement with Chinese Government

Sustainable energy is vital to lifting people out of poverty and hunger, FAO Director-General tells UN-Energy meeting

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