International quotations for sugar lead an across-the-board increase in major food commodity prices
A traditional Croatian sausage goes international with a boost from Protected Geographical Indication labels.
QU Dongyu urges G7 Agriculture Ministers to recognize the need for more and better investments in sustainable agrifood systems
How much do you know about food loss and waste? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz!
Follow this year’s World Food Forum Flagship event and discover the power of intergenerational collaboration and action across the areas of policy, science, innovation, education, culture and investment.
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Find out about this year's events and ceremony and how you can plan your event.
FAOSTAT provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all FAO regional groupings from 1961 to the most recent year available.
QU Dongyu urges G7 Agriculture Ministers to recognize the need for more and better investments in sustainable agrifood systems
#WorldFoodDay 2024 shines a spotlight on food as a human right. The campaign raises awareness worldwide about the need for everyone to have access to a variety of nutritious, affordable, safe, and sustainable foods. It’s time to work together and create a better, more sustainable future for all.
To build a better, healthier future, cities must become greener and more sustainable. Discover 6 African green cities taking action.
In this episode, the FAO Director General welcomed the 'Pact for the Future' adopted at the Summit of the Future in New York; the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste calls for funding; and FAO released a tsetse fly atlas to combat a livestock disease in Africa.
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The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan (Reviewed) 2022-25 and Programme of Work and Budget 2024-25.
The FAO Data Lab for Statistical Innovation modernizes the statistical business process, with a specific focus on emergency contexts, when having access to timely information is very important.
A world free from hunger and malnutrition where food and agriculture contributes to improving the living standards of all
FAO works with governments and partners to empower some of the world’s most marginalized people to end rural poverty.
FAO helps ensure food security by developing ways of growing food that will work in the future so that millions of people don’t go hungry.
Good health starts with nutrition. FAO sets global standards and works with governments and the private sector to ensure food quality and safety throughout the food chain.
FAO invests in educational systems for rural communities and supports improved access to primary education and school meals in order to create equal opportunities for all and chances of lifelong learning.
FAO supports gender equality in the agricultural sector in an effort to raise levels of nutrition in local communities and improve agricultural productivity.
FAO works with governments to ensure water use in agriculture is made more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly.
FAO promotes the use of renewable energies and works to ensure access to modern energy services across the food chain.
FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.
FAO seeks to secure a future for rural communities via investments in transportation, irrigation, food storage facilities and communication technologies.
FAO works with countries and partners to generate employment in rural areas, ensure access to natural resources for the most vulnerable and connect farmers to markets.
FAO works to improve urban healthcare, water quality and rethink city region food systems to help deter the negative effects of sprawling urbanisation.
FAO coordinates major global initiatives and projects to tackle food waste and loss, partnering with international organisations, the private sector and civil society.
FAO supports countries in responding to the threats of climate change by providing advice, data and tools for better agricultural policies and practices.
FAO, in partnership with governments and fishing communities, implements best practices in fisheries to ensure our oceans are protected as a means of livelihoods.
FAO promotes sustainable approaches to natural resource management and supports endeavours that promote a balance between conservation and development initiatives.
FAO plays a critical role in peacebuilding, restoring rural livelihoods, building resilience and participatory approaches to policymaking.
FAO acts as a neutral policymaking forum and develops partnerships with all concerned with food and agriculture to ensure a world free from hunger.