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Director-General highlights valuing water as a “game changer" in Near East
15/03/2021
At Baghdad First International Water Conference, FAO outlines the importance of sustainable allocation policies
Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition
12/03/2021
Director-General QU Dongyu highlights the importance of keeping supply chains functioning amid COVID-19 pandemic in his address to FAO Committee on Commodity Problems
FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021
11/03/2021
$1.1 billion needed to fight worsening global food insecurity
Celebrate the International Day of Forests with us!
10/03/2021
Click here to pre-register for the event to be held on 19 March at 11 AM CET under the theme “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.”
Follow the 74th Session of the FAO Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) from 10 to 12 March 2018
10/03/2021
The 74th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) will review the latest developments in food and agricultural markets and examine market outlook.
Food systems account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions
10/03/2021
New data tool offers detailed insights covering role of land use, agriculture, refrigeration, packaging and more
FAO Geneva February 2021 newsletter
09/03/2021
Check out our FAO Geneva newsletter February 2021 edition!
International Women's Day, FAO-IFAD-WFP event will focus on women's leadership in efforts to build back better
08/03/2021
Empowering women is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19, say UN food agency heads
FAO Food Price Index rises for ninth consecutive month in February
05/03/2021
Early estimate for 2021 wheat output positive but 45 countries in need of external assistance for food
International Day of Forests - Join the Photo contest: Celebrate a tree that supports your well-being!
05/03/2021
To celebrate the International Day of Forests on 21 March and this year’s theme, Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being, we’re asking you to take photos of the closest tree to your home that makes you feel better.
FAO joins global commemorations on the World Wildlife Day 2021: celebrating forests and livelihoods
03/03/2021
Read about Madagascar’s communities, who have started new businesses to improve their lives and wildlife conservation
Digital version of the FAO flagship Report "The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2020"
02/03/2021
This new interactive story shows how well-functioning markets can foster development and economic growth
FAO welcomes UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur work on the right to food
02/03/2021
The impact of COVID-19 in the implementation of the right to food was one of the issues discussed today at the interactive debate held on virtual format with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Mr. Michael Fakhri. During the meeting, Mr. Fakhr
Urgent aid needed to fight humanitarian crisis in Yemen, says FAO Director-General
01/03/2021
FAO is seeking $90 million that could assist 6.3 million people
FAO’s Investment Centre doubles down on efforts to create more robust and sustainable agri-food systems
26/02/2021
Read Q&A with FAO Investment Centre Director
FAO participates in the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council session in Geneva
26/02/2021
The 46th session of the Human Rights Council commenced on the 22 February in Geneva, the agenda of the session has several topics that are closely related to FAO’s mandate and work, including on the right to food, right of children, environment and povert
Transforming agri-food systems is powerful lever for achieving global goals
26/02/2021
In address to Rome’s storied Lincei science institute, FAO Director-General QU outlines Four Betters approach, calls for holistic and systemic...
Building momentum on the ethical approach towards Artificial Intelligence endorsed by Pope Francis
26/02/2021
Pontifical Academy for Life, FAO, IBM and Microsoft mark the first anniversary of the Rome Call for AI Ethics
IN FOCUS: Working with the private sector to build the world we want
25/02/2021
FAO Deputy Director-General, Beth Bechdol speaks about why engaging with the private sector is so important for achieving the SDGs
FAO and IAEA deepen and broaden their collaboration
25/02/2021
UN agencies upgrade their joint work to use nuclear technologies for food and agriculture