Qu Dongyu urged more linkages for land-locked countries at high-level Forum

Hotspots identified in the Tasman Sea, southern Indian Ocean and southeast Atlantic

More than 45 million people face severe hunger across Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria and Yemen

As artificial intelligence transforms economies, societies and essential services, leaders from governments, international organizations, academia, youth networks and faith-based institutions gathered on 5 October in Geneva, at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other International Organizations, for a high-level dialogue on "Human-Centered AI for Agrifood Systems: From Ethics to Implementation."

FAO’s Call to Action on Dryland Forests emphasizes that proven solutions for reviving drylands already exist, and the priority is to create the conditions to implement them at scale

Trade disruptions contributed to higher cereal quotations, while adverse weather weighs on sugar production prospects

FAO and partners highlight coffee’s role in supporting livelihoods, sustainable agrifood systems and trade, while celebrating its cultural significance and recognizing the essential role of women

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2026: New FAO interactive illustrates estimated losses worldwide

New reports spotlight forests’ role in food security and global restoration efforts

State of the World's Forests 2026 report identifies restoration as a high-impact investment that benefits people, agrifood systems and the environment

FAO emergencies director Rein Paulsen calls for greater investment in emergency agriculture during a visit to Sudan

From FAO Country Office in Somalia

Local conditions, and challenges, vary enormously for a sector providing a third of the world’s protein

Launch of new online hub brings together livestock data and tools to support early warning, preparedness and decision-making

From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO hosts high-level event marking 10 years of the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture

Countries are invited to place forests at the heart of food and nutrition policies

From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

The next phase of collaboration will prioritize plant and animal production, sustainable agrifood systems transformation, and science and innovation as key areas of joint work

In this interview, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, outlines the impact of the floods on rural communities and the urgent path towards agricultural recovery