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Director-General
News
New global fisheries management body’s first meeting focuses on sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity
COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management is also set to discuss improvements in the methodology to assess the state and health of the world’s marine fisheries stocks
Story
Unveiling nature's slithery secrets
FAO’s EAF-Nansen Programme identifies new jellyfish species off southern Africa
Director-General meets President and Prime Minister of Nepal
QU Dongyu concludes a three-day visit to the country
Interactive story
Achieving food security and nutrition both today and tomorrow
See our global roadmap to achieving SDG2 without breaching the 1.5C threshold.
Campaign
Heroes of deserts and highlands
Did you know that 2024 will be the International Year of Camelids? See how to take part and spread the word about these culturally significant animals!
Data
Harnessing data in emergencies
The DIEM Hub provides an up-to-date picture of food insecurity in fragile environments.
Publication
Examining the state of the world
Explore food and agriculture-related topics in depth with FAO’s flagship State of the World publications.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
In Focus
Building sustainable agrifood systems
See how FAO supports inclusive, efficient and resilient food production.
Director-General
Director-General meets President and Prime Minister of Nepal
QU Dongyu concludes a three-day visit to the country
Voices of Impact
Rowing with Kanthi: the sole fisherwoman of Palaviya
05/01/2024
There's only one fisherwoman in Palaviya on the Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka's biggest saltwater lagoon. As a small-scale fisher, Kanthi has been badly hit by the country's economic crisis. Watch the video and learn how she provided livelihoods and food security for her family with FAO support.
Video
FAO’s vision for a Blue Transformation
14/11/2023
Imagine a world where aquatic food systems provide sustainable and healthy food and nutrition while conserving biodiversity and safeguarding the environment.
Podcast
12/01/2024
In this episode: FAO calls for urgent action on food insecurity in the Gaza Strip; the FAO Food Price Index follows a food commodity price drop in 2023; and a conference to address the high number of fatalities in fisheries.
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: 12 January 2024
In this episode: FAO calls for urgent action on food insecurity in Gaza; the latest FAO Food Price Index; and a conference to address fatalities in fisheries.