Highlights
Director-General
News
FAO Food Price Index dips in October
International quotations for rice, wheat, palm oil and pig meat decline
Story
Unveiling nature's slithery secrets
FAO’s EAF-Nansen Programme identifies new jellyfish species off southern Africa
QU Dongyu participates in the opening of the ICCROM General Assembly
Drawing upon heritage to build a better world for future generations
Interactive story
Bioeconomy 101
Ever wonder what the bioeconomy is exactly? Take our crash course and find out!
Campaigns
Celebrating a powerhouse cereal
The International Year of Millets 2023 is an opportunity to put this nutritious cereal in the spotlight.
Data
Better data, better policies, better diets
The FAO/WHO GIFT platform provides quantitative individual food consumption data from all around the world.
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Event
Sustainable management of Africa’s forests and wildlife
The 24th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission will advise on the formulation of sustainable management policies and more. See the full agenda and download the meeting documents.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Publication
Get up to speed on climate change
Ahead of COP28, explore a selection of FAO publications highlighting our work in tackling climate change.
Director-General
QU Dongyu participates in the opening of the ICCROM General Assembly
Drawing upon heritage to build a better world for future generations
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Voices of Impact
Building better lives and livelihoods in Asia-Pacific through sustainable urban food systems
31/10/2023
The impact of climate change, economic crises and food loss and waste pose threats to food security in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo. Watch the video to learn how strengthening urban agriculture is enhancing the city’s resilience by offering nutritious and healthy diets for local residents.
Video
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials leads to antimicrobial resistance, a major threat to our health
03/02/2023
To ensure these life-saving medicines work for present and future generations, we must apply the One Health approach.
Podcast
03/11/2023
In this episode, the spotlight is on FAO’s Food Price Index showing a moderate decline; a first-ever global assessment in crop and livestock losses due to disasters; and a deepening partnership with the Green Climate Fund support countries’ access to climate action resources.
Data
FAO Food Price Index 2020-2023
Source: https://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/foodpricesindex/en/
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
Listen to the latest on: A moderate food price decline; global agricultural loss assessment; and a growing partnership with the Green Climate Fund for climate action.