Highlights
Director-General
News
FAO hosts first-ever global conference on sustainable livestock transformation
Director-General highlights the need to find ways to boost efficiency and equity as well as reduce the environmental impact of a vital part of global agrifood systems
News
Mapping ways to reduce methane emissions from livestock and rice
New FAO report offers comprehensive assessment of options to pursue efficient, resilient, and environmentally sustainable agrifood systems
QU Dongyu makes urgent global call for action on food security at sustainable development conference
In keynote Columbia University lecture, the Director-General proposes transformative solutions to combat rising hunger and environmental challenges
Event
Sustainable livestock transformation
Download the program and watch the live webcast of the first ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation.
Campaigns
Calling all young artists!
Get creative this World Food Day. Join our poster contest and draw a world where everyone has access to enough food and water.
Data
Maintaining genetic diversity in livestock
Access tools and data on domestic animal diversity to make informed decisions on the management of animal genetic resources.
Event
Join the World Food Forum 2023
This year, the World Food Forum's (WFF) flagship event will comprise the Global Youth Forum for Food and Agriculture, the Science and Innovation Forum and the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. Register now to attend.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Campaigns
“Millets have brought us joy and saved my family”
Discover the impact that millets have had on those that grow and produce them.
Director-General
QU Dongyu makes urgent global call for action on food security at sustainable development conference
In keynote Columbia University lecture, the Director-General proposes transformative solutions to combat rising hunger and environmental challenges
Join the conversation
Voices of Impact
Sustainable Livestock Transformation, interview with Thanawat Tiensin
22/09/2023
Sustainable livestock production plays an important role in ensuring livelihoods, food security, and nutrition globally. Thanawat Tiensin, Director of the Animal Production and Health Division at FAO, discusses in an interview what sustainable livestock production is and why it is critical for agrifood systems transformation.
Video
Livestock and enteric methane
25/09/2023
FAO and partners are working with countries to assess their greenhouse gas emissions and develop sustainable livestock systems that benefit farmers, the economy, and the planet.
Podcast
22/09/2023
In this episode: A spotlight on sustainable agrifood systems at the UN General Assembly and SDG Summit in New York; FAO warns the world is drifting from development goals due to multiple shocks; and a look ahead to the next events that dig into specifics of sustainability in agrifood systems.
Data
Food loss percentages by region (2016 and 2021)
Source: FAO. 2023. Indicators. In: Sustainable Development Goals. Rome. Cited 8 June 2023. www.fao.org/sustainable-development-goals/indicators/en
https://doi.org/10.4060/CC7088EN-fig52
2020 World
31.2%
2010 World
31.5%
In depth
In Focus
Annual funding overview
Thanks to continued trust and growing financial support from our Resource Partners, FAO is working to create a world without hunger or poverty.
Publication
Medium Term Plan and Programme of Work
The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan (Reviewed) 2022-25 and Programme of Work and Budget 2024-25.
In Focus
FAO Data Lab
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.
FAO and the SDGs
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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.
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.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.
FAO Brief
Sustainable agrifood systems spotlighted at the UN General Assembly; multiple shocks push world further from development targets; explore upcoming FAO events.