Highlights
Director-General
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News
Codex Alimentarius: 60-year milestone in food safety
46th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission begins with a special opening ceremony chronicling six decades of accomplishments
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News
FAO at COP28: Agrifood systems solutions to shape climate agenda
Director-General QU Dongyu will lead FAO delegation at the global event in Dubai, where the Organization will launch a series of reports and co-host the Food and Agriculture Pavilion
Statement by the Director-General on the food security situation in Gaza
''I join the Secretary-General and my colleagues in the IASC in calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire''
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Bioeconomy 101
Ever wonder what the bioeconomy is exactly? Take our crash course and find out!
Event
FAO at COP28
This year at COP28, FAO will be advocating for global action on climate, agriculture and food security.
Publication
Protecting consumer health with Codex Alimentarius
Browse through a selection of FAO’s recently released publications on food safety.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Story
Turning Tunisia’s magnificent olives into liquid gold
Globally-recognized food quality certification set to boost revenues for local olive oil producers
Director-General
Statement by the Director-General on the food security situation in Gaza
''I join the Secretary-General and my colleagues in the IASC in calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire''
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Voices of Impact
Transforming agrifood systems is crucial to tackle climate change
22/11/2023
Agrifood systems are responsible for one-third of human-made greenhouse emissions. However, more efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly agricultural and farming practices could reduce these climate impacts while ensuring food and nutrition security for all. Watch the interview with Kaveh Zahedi, FAO's Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment to learn more.
Video
What are Codex standards and why do they matter to everyone, everywhere?
24/11/2023
For over 60 years, FAO-WHO Codex Alimentarius standards have protected health and facilitated trade.
Podcast
27/11/2023
Ahead of the UN Climate Conference, COP28, we spoke with Kaveh Zahedi, the director of the FAO Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Environment – about the particular role of agrifood systems – as part of the problem, and as a driving force for solutions.
Data
World greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural land
Source: FAO. 2022. FAOSTAT: Emissions Totals. In: FAO. Rome. Cited October 2022.
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.
A COP28 preview
Ahead of the UN Climate Conference, COP28, we spoke with Kaveh Zahedi, the director of the FAO Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Environment.