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FAO at the 13th World Urban Forum, Baku, 17 - 22 May 2026
17/05/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will contribute to the thirteenth session of
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What if cities were redesigned for people – and the planet?
31/10/2025
Courbevoie, France, is a thriving business hub west of Paris. It’s also at the forefront of efforts to reduce food waste, bringing together local supermarkets,...
WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities
22/10/2025
The High-level segment of the
First International Green Cities Conference 14–15 October 2025
04/09/2025
Join FAO, UN-Habitat and partners for the inaugural International Green Cities Conference held in Rome during the World Food Forum.
Arbor Day Foundation and FAO name record-breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World
04/03/2025
The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO have recognized 210 communities as 2024 Tree Cities of the World.
FAO Green Cities Initiative aims to transform Eenhana, Namibia, into a green oasis
19/11/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Eenhana Town Council and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry...
Cities as catalysts for change - insights from the Committee on World Food Security
12/11/2024
Cities play a pivotal role in transforming agrifood systems to enhance food security, resilience and sustainability.
African cities to benefit from green action plans
01/11/2024
Funded by Italy, FAO has launched a USD 3 million Green Cities Initiative in Action for Africa project to help address...
FAO launches the Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme in Zimbabwe
05/09/2024
Harare – With 55 percent of the world’s population residing in urban areas, it is estimated that by 2050, urban population is expected...