Highlights
Director-General
News
FAO and UK launch anticipatory action to reduce El Niño’s impact on at-risk communities in Somalia
From the FAO Regional Office for Africa.
Story
Artificial glacier helps mountain village in Kyrgyzstan meet water needs
An innovative solution helps villagers stock up water for a dry summer.
Message for International Youth Day 2023
QU Dongyu announces establishment of FAO’s new Office for Youth and Women
Interactive story
Unlocking the secrets of mangroves
Whether offering protection from climate change or supporting livelihoods, mangroves benefit us all.
Campaigns
Water is life, water is food
World Food Day 2023 will highlight how water is essential to life on Earth and the foundation of our food.
Data
Explore FAO’s global water data platform
AQUASTAT collects and analyses data from around the world to support the sustainable use of water.
Campaigns
Celebrating a powerhouse cereal
The International Year of Millets 2023 is an opportunity to put this nutritious cereal in the spotlight.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
Examining the state of the world
Explore food and agriculture-related topics in depth with FAO’s flagship State of the World publications.
Director-General
Message for International Youth Day 2023
QU Dongyu announces establishment of FAO’s new Office for Youth and Women
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Voices of Impact
Constructing Climate-Smart Water Harvesting Systems for Rural Communities
21/08/2023
Water is the lifeblood of rural communities, but in Somalia it is becoming scarcer due to protracted drought. Watch the video and see how farmers and pastoralists like Hamdi irrigate fields and provide water to livestock through new solar-powered water facilities.
Video
Predicting crisis is the future of aid
14/08/2023
FAO is helping to build that future by supporting communities that need it most.
Podcast
18/08/2023
In this episode: the latest FAO Food Price Index update shows a rebound in global food commodity prices, linked to uncertainty over exports from Ukraine; FAO action in South Sudan, where hunger and malnutrition continue to rise; and finally, a look at the planned Office for Youth and Women announced by FAO’s Director-General, QU Dongyu.
Data
FAO Hunger Map
FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2023. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023. Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural-urban continuum. Data are available on FAOSTAT (https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/FS)
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
In this episode: Global food prices rebound due to uncertainty over Ukrainian exports; FAO addresses rising hunger in South Sudan; and a glance at FAO's planned Office for Youth and Women by Director-General QU Dongyu.