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New FAO-African Union report provides a framework for expanding trade between African countries and unlocking the potential of the African agricultural sector to contribute to sustainable and inclusive African growth
15/04/2021
New FAO-African Union provides a framework for expanding trade between African countries and unlocking the potential of the African agricultural sector to contribute to sustainable and inclusive African growth
We are what we eat: Transforming diets to transform agri-food systems
13/04/2021
Transforming agri-food systems story series: Part 1 - Consumer behavior and collective demand
FAO's flagship Hand-In-Hand initiative aimed at eradicating poverty and hunger builds momentum
13/04/2021
Government representatives express support at New York briefing
Signs of hope in East Africa, as control campaign tames locust upsurge
13/04/2021
But FAO calls for increased surveillance to lock in gains, prevent a resurgence
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet FAO Goodwill Ambassador French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems
11/04/2021
French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems
World Health Day: Eating healthy before, during and after COVID-19
08/04/2021
How FAO resources can help you stay healthy whatever the circumstance
Global food prices rise for 10th month in a row
08/04/2021
Vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index higher in March while cereal quotations dip
FAO and WFP launch joint monthly briefings on food security
07/04/2021
FAO and WFP launch joint monthly briefings on food security
The growing concerns over the increasing high levels of acute food insecurity and the important role the Geneva hub plays in the humanitarian and resilience global agendas, led FAO and WFP in G
Check out our FAO Geneva newsletter March 2021 edition!
06/04/2021
Over one year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, a global health threat. Much has changed since then. As we grieve the many lives lost to COVID-19, and recognize the enormous toll that the pandemic has taken on our live
Haiti is facing one of the worst food crisis in the world, says FAO
02/04/2021
New York, 10 March 2021. With 46% of Haitians expected to face acutely food insecure (IPC Phase 3 or above), of which over 1.1 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) over March-June 2021, Haiti is one of the worst food crises in the world today comparable to
Achieving SDGs around the globe - country good practices
29/03/2021
FAO Representatives across the world are sharing good practices being implemented in their regions and countries. Find out more.
Science, policy and capacity key to future of agriculture, FAO Director-General says
26/03/2021
World at critical juncture, Qu Dongyu warns as he backs agri-food system transformation
Acute hunger set to soar in over 20 countries, warn FAO and WFP
23/03/2021
The UN Agencies call for urgent and at-scale action to avert rising hunger and risk.
FAO Director-General stresses a change in business model with new Strategic Framework
22/03/2021
The FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, today addressed the Joint Meeting of the 130th Session of the Programme Committee (PC) and the 185th Session of the Finance Committee (FC)
“Safeguarding water means safeguarding humanity,” says FAO Director-General in World Water Day celebration
22/03/2021
FAO hosts high level virtual event to mark World Water Day 2021
Green Climate Fund approves $80 million in FAO-led projects in Congo and Jordan
21/03/2021
The new initiatives will help smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change
Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being, says FAO Director-General
20/03/2021
International Day of Forests marked at high-level virtual ceremony
FAO Geneva Agriculture Trade Talks -18 March 2021 - Presentations and Webcast
19/03/2021
"Agri-food Global Value Chains (GVCs) & Sustainability Certification"
Thursday, 18 March 2021. 15:00 – 17:00 CEST | 10:00 – 12:00 EST
WATCH THE WEBCAST HERE: FAO Geneva Agriculture Trade Talks -18 March 2021
FAO supports Member Countries’
Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge
18/03/2021
New FAO report finds agricultural losses from natural hazards continue to soar, inflicting economic damage and undermining nutrition
Agriculture bears the brunt of natural disasters
18/03/2021
What can we do to build agricultural systems that are resilient to disasters, diseases, and climate change? Learn more.