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Director-General
News
FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern
Story
Four reasons why avian influenza should be on your radar
Understand the risks and how FAO is helping to mitigate them.
FAO at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
Led by Director-General QU Dongyu, FAO participated in more than 80 events, showcasing its prominent role in marine and ocean issues, particularly in the areas of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
Interactive story
A hands-on look at food and agriculture
Using digital storytelling and data visualization our Interactives offer fascinating insights into the world of food and agriculture.
In Focus
Migration, rural development and resilience
Let's strengthen the positive contribution migrants make to rural development.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
Recipe books for sustainable gastronomy champions
This Sustainable Gastronomy Day, test your cooking skills and become a sustainable gastronomy champion!
Event
Biotechnologies for a Sustainable Future
Follow FAO’s Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference and explore the latest developments, opportunities and risks, and how biotechnologies can drive agrifood systems transformation.
Statistics
FAOSTAT - Food and agriculture data
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.
Director-General
FAO at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
Led by Director-General QU Dongyu, FAO participated in more than 80 events, showcasing its prominent role in marine and ocean issues, particularly in the areas of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
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Voices of Impact
Kitchen Talks: Edible Heritage
18/06/2025
Renowned chefs and activists Fatmata Binta, Cristina Bowerman, and Rodrigo Pacheco discuss sustainable gastronomy, ancient grains, indigenous heritage, and more in FAO-hosted Kitchen Talks.
Video
Podcast
Chef Binta: A Story of food and resilience
17/06/2025
In West Africa, fonio is more than a crop—it's a symbol of resilience and heritage. Chef Binta, award-winning advocate of nomadic cuisine, empowers women farmers in Ghana by promoting this ancient grain. Through the Fulani Kitchen Foundation and with FAO's support, she strengthens food security and sustainability while celebrating culinary traditions.
Data
Percentages of biologically sustainable and unsustainable fishery stocks by FAO major fishing area 2021
2020 World
31.2%
2010 World
31.5%
In depth
Data
Transparency is key to FAO’s mission
Our new transparency portal shows how and where our resources are used and the results we have achieved. Explore the portal now.
Publication
Medium Term Plan and Programme of Work
The Director-General’s Medium Term Plan 2026-29 and Programme of Work and Budget 2026-27.
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.
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Rethinking biotech in the age of innovation
Biotechnology holds immense potential to enhance food production, improve nutrition, and build resilience