Highlights
Director-General
News
Gaza: Geospatial data shows intensifying damage to cropland
New FAO and UNOSAT assessment highlights the impact of conflict on Gaza’s agricultural infrastructure
Story
Cocoa’s revival on the tropical island of Saint Lucia
Support for farmers helps revitalize the cocoa industry and incomes.
G7: FAO Director-General cites reasons for hope to reduce global hunger
QU Dongyu urges G7 Agriculture Ministers to recognize the need for more and better investments in sustainable agrifood systems
Interactive story
The Food Loss and Waste Challenge
How much do you know about food loss and waste? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz!
Event
Committee on Agriculture (COAG)
Follow the 29th session and see how COAG is promoting the transformation of agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
World Food Day Activity Book
Read this year's Activity Book to discover the importance of food as a fundamental human right.
Campaigns
Celebrating World Food Day worldwide
Find out about this year's events and ceremony and how you can plan your event.
Data
Tracking water consumption around the world
Using satellite data, our WaPOR tool monitors agricultural water productivity at different scales. Access the database now.
Director-General
G7: FAO Director-General cites reasons for hope to reduce global hunger
QU Dongyu urges G7 Agriculture Ministers to recognize the need for more and better investments in sustainable agrifood systems
Voices of Impact
Overview on the Committee on Agriculture – Julie Emond, COAG Chairperson
30/09/2024
Julie Emond, Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG), explains why COAG is amongst the best place to reflect and integrate the cross cutting nature of major global challenges to sustainable and resilient agrifood systems, with a focus on actions to accelerate and scale up progress for achieving the SDGS, in particular SDG2 on Zero Hunger.
Video
How African cities are becoming greener and more sustainable
22/01/2023
To build a better, healthier future, cities must become greener and more sustainable. Discover 6 African green cities taking action.
Podcast
FAO Brief - 30 September 2024
30/09/2024
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.
Data
World production of primary crops by commodity group
Note: Percentages on the figure indicate the shares in the total; they may not tally due to rounding.
Source: FAO. 2022. Production: Crops and livestock products. In: FAOSTAT. Rome. [Cited October 2023].
https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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 (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.
