Highlights
Director-General
News
COP28: FAO spotlights agrifood systems’ potential to address climate impacts and achieve 1.5°C goal
From a world leaders’ declaration to a new global roadmap, COP28 saw momentum to transform agrifood systems.
Story
Plugging the livelihood gap and creating alternatives to migration in rural Nepal
How FAO agribusiness training is offering new opportunities in rural communities.
In a new first, FAO Representatives from around the world gather in Rome
The First Global Working Conference was convened by Director-General QU Dongyu.
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
Join us
Find out how you can get involved in the International Year of Camelids 2024 and spread the word.
Publication
A showcase of FAO’s best work
How do we keep food imports safe? Do we need to choose between food security and climate neutrality? Our digital brochures answer these questions and more.
In Focus
FAO response to global food security challenges
Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
.png?sfvrsn=afe05ad0_1)
In Focus
Making a difference, together
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative brings countries together to accelerate agrifood systems transformation.
Director-General
In a new first, FAO Representatives from around the world gather in Rome
The First Global Working Conference was convened by Director-General QU Dongyu.
Join the conversation
Voices of Impact
Mayram's story: Succeeding back at home in Senegal
18/12/2023
In Senegal youth leave rural areas in search of jobs opportunities and a better future, facing several risks during their journey. For those who return, reintegration is not always easy. Watch the video to see how Mayram, a returnee migrant from Cote D’Ivoire, successfully managed to kick-start and sustain her agricultural activities in Senegal with FAO support.
Video
Podcast
15/12/2023
In this episode, FAO unveils a 'Global Roadmap to Achieve Zero Hunger' within 1.5°C limits; an updated FAO global livestock assessment maps a pathway to lowering greenhouse gas emissions; and the latest Food Price Index.
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
Hover the mouse over an SDG icon for more information
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
Unveiling a zero-hunger roadmap at COP28 within 1.5°C, new livestock emission strategies, and the latest Food Price Index.