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Director-General
News
Water management takes centre stage at 43rd session of the FAO Conference
High-level roundtables held on how to tackle water shortages and scarcity, as well as floods, during weeklong meeting of FAO’s highest governing body.
News
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-32 maps key output, consumption and trade trends
Production growth to slow in step with population, while geopolitical tensions, climate change, animal and plant diseases and price volatility of critical farming inputs pose long-term uncertainty.
FAO Park - Global Library of Trees and Flowers: a green space in the heart of Rome to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity
FAO, in collaboration with the City of Rome, announces a tree planting project at Villa Pamphili Park
In Focus
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
Explore striking agricultural systems around the world.
PUBLICATIONS
Looking towards the next decade in agriculture
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032 assesses the prospects of agricultural commodity markets over the next 10 years. Download the report now.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Event
43rd FAO Conference
The 43rd FAO Conference runs from 1-7 July. See the agenda, meeting documents and more.
In Focus
Transforming agrifood systems around the world
See our work in action as we strive towards achieving the Four Betters.
In Focus
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
The UN FSS +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023) will allow countries to turn our commitment into action. Information on registration for all actors can be accessed here.
Director-General
FAO Park - Global Library of Trees and Flowers: a green space in the heart of Rome to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity
FAO, in collaboration with the City of Rome, announces a tree planting project at Villa Pamphili Park
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Voices of Impact
What does water mean to you?
03/07/2023
Water benefits our lives in many different ways, But how can we value water properly and safeguard it effectively for everyone? Watch this video for more.
Video
Eight actions we can all take to save water
21/03/2023
Water is vital to us all. Every drop counts and our actions, big or small, can make a difference.
Podcast
30/06/2023
Discover the latest edition highlighting key developments, re-elected FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, urges agrifood system transformation; a new programme to clear remnants of the war from agricultural land in Ukraine; and an urgent response to Sudan's deepening food insecurity. Tune in now to stay informed!
Data
Cropland area by region
Note: Percentages on the figure indicate the shares in the total; they may not tally due to rounding.
Source: FAO. 2022. FAOSTAT: Land Use. In: FAO. Rome. Cited October 2022.http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/RL https://doi.org/10.4060/cc2211en-fig04
2020 World
31.2%
2010 World
31.5%
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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.
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Hand in Hand Initiative
Discover an evidence-based, country-led and country-owned initiative to accelerate agricultural transformation and sustainable rural development.
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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.
