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Director-General
News
FAO Food Price Index declines in August
Strong supply conditions push international commodity quotations lower except for rice and sugar.
Story
South-South Cooperation boosts expertise to protect plant health and livelihoods in Cambodia and Sri Lanka
Collaboration among farmers and technical experts is enhancing countries’ phytosanitary capacities.
Director-General begins visit to Brazil highlighting the importance of strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation
QU Dongyu noted that Brazil will have a great opportunity to put food and agriculture issues at the top of the international agenda during its G20 Presidency in 2024
Interactive story
Our very existence depends on water
Freshwater is becoming increasingly scarce. Let’s look at how we can overcome water challenges in agriculture.
In Focus
Coming together to tackle food insecurity
See how the South-South Cooperation is making a difference by fostering partnerships and sharing knowledge.
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
Our actions are our future
Let’s work together for the right of all people to food, nutrition, peace and equality.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Campaigns
Zoom in on millets
Join our photo contest and help spread the word about the benefits of millets. It’s time to get snapping!
Director-General
Director-General begins visit to Brazil highlighting the importance of strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation
QU Dongyu noted that Brazil will have a great opportunity to put food and agriculture issues at the top of the international agenda during its G20 Presidency in 2024
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Voices of Impact
Zambia – Caring for Kapenta
16/12/2022
Kapenta fish is a precious source of livelihood for small-scale fishermen and fishmongers from Lake Tanganyika. However, overfishing has reduced fish populations, resulting in lower incomes for many families. Watch the video and learn more about the opportunities and challenges women and men working in this sector encounter every day.
Video
FAO and the Sustainable Development Goals
25/08/2023
No matter where you live, a world of peace, prosperity, and a healthy planet for all people are aspirations that you would relate to.
Podcast
08/09/2023
In this episode: New figures from the FAO Food Price Index; FAO's Director General is at the International Conference on Food Security in Uzbekistan; and a look at how FAO advances literacy and learning – on International Literacy Day.
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.
