Welcoming our Fellows from Bhutan

27/05/2026

The GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program welcomes new fellows from Bhutan through the EYAAS programme, implemented by YPARD. The fellowship supports...

Learning from one another is key to sustainable aquaculture

27/04/2026

Aquaculture is now the world’s fastest-growing food sector, surpassing capture fisheries and playing a critical role in global food security. This GEF...

Scaling Sustainable Aquaculture through Integrated Food Systems

17/03/2026

This United Nations article highlights how the Food Systems Integrated Program, led by FAO and IFAD, is scaling sustainable...

From Regional Action to Global Frameworks for Livestock

26/02/2026

Livestock countries in the Food Systems Integrated Program align with the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation.

Empowering Youth for Agroecological Transformation in Agrifood Systems

20/02/2026

Call for country projects’ participation in the Food Systems Integrated Program Youth and Agroecology Module  

A ‘by youth, for...

Landmark Project for Sustainable Food Systems, Linking Environment and GNH Launched

24/11/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, officially...

Bhutan launches USD 10M project to transform agrifood systems in six eastern districts

21/11/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, launched the “Productive...

Better food systems for a better future

15/10/2025

The Global Environment Facility’s Food Systems Integrated Program, led by FAO and IFAD, channels $282 million in GEF financing and about $2 billion...

GEF Food Systems Integrated Program First Global MeetingHigh-Level Event:“Unlocking Sustainable Food Systems for Climate, Nature and Livelihoods” Opening Remarks

08/09/2025

I am so pleased to welcome you today to this important high-level event that signals the start of the action phase of the GEF-8 Food System Integrated...

GEF Food Systems Integrated Program advances sustainable livestock transformation in Africa

02/07/2025

Representatives from national governments, development partners, research institutions, and youth networks from across Africa gathered in Nairobi for...

Survey seeks youth insights on fixing food systems

18/06/2025

Young people have much to share and influence about the future of food, as farmers and consumers and voices for their communities around the world....

Transforming Maize and Wheat agrifood systems through innovation, policy, and global collaboration

03/03/2025

Wheat, maize, and rice are key food crops supporting global food security, providing 50% of the world’s dietary energy. While maize is a well-known...

GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP) launch at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh

05/12/2024

The GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), co-led by FAO and IFAD, will be officially launched during the United Nations Convention to Combat...

Uniting for sustainable and resilient rice production under the GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program

17/10/2024

As part of ongoing efforts by the FAO and IFAD led GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP) to transform food systems to be more sustainable, regenerative,...

New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems

12/06/2024

The GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program launches to support 32 countries in transforming their food systems.

FAO to implement $6.9m rice project in Sindh

18/02/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations will implement a Sustainable and Regenerative Management of Rice Production in Pakistan,...

Global Environment Facility approves new FAO-led projects and programs benefiting 46 countries

12/02/2024

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has greenlighted 48 FAO-led projects worth about $2.9 billion –$294 million in project financing and $2.6 billion...