The Coalition on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems gains momentum at its launch and calls upon more members to join
18/10/2022
Rome. The first-ever global Coalition on Indigenous Peoples' food systems was launched at FAO headquarters in Rome, resulting from the UN Food...
Women’s Committee third birthday bash!
20/10/2022
FAO & Indigenous Peoples at COP27
04/11/2022
At COP27, countries come together to take action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals as agreed under the Paris Agreement and the Convention. Building on the outcomes and momentum of COP 26 in Glasgow last year, nations are expected to demonstr...
Calling upon Indigenous Women globally to advance their research for Indigenous Women, Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems, and climate action!
29/11/2022
Learn more about the Garifuna people
16/12/2022
Learn about the Garifuna people, a nation within nations, from President Egbert Higinio & Ambassador Cynthia Ellis!
The Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems meets in Rome to discuss on evidence generation and way forwards
22/03/2023
The Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Fo...
FAO at the 22nd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
17/04/2023
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is the largest global gathering of Indigenous Peoples, taking place from 17-28 April 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Th...
The White/Wiphala Paper on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems is out now in Russian!
20/04/2023
The White/Wiphala Paper on Indigenous Peoples' food systems was key for the recognition of the game-changer nature of Indigenous Peoples´ food and knowledge systems on susta...
Indigenous Peoples and the Vital Role of Wild and Stingless Bees in Preserving Biodiversity
20/05/2023
Indigenous Peoples have long held a deep connection with nature and have a profound understanding of...
In loving memory of Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan
21/07/2023
As we mark five months since the passing of a cherished soul, the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit (PSUI) would like to honour and remember Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan. She was a Maori artist, poet, and activist from Aotearoa (New Zealand) who impacted our hearts and the causes she championed.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
09/08/2023
The Biennial UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum (UNGIYF)
04/10/2023
Join the UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum (UNGIYF). Click here to know more!
The biennia...
The United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum (UNGIYF) is back from the 16 – 20 October 2023
16/10/2023
Rome - On Monday morning 186 Indigenous Youth arrived at FAO headquarters in Rome. They gathered around a sacred fire lit in the middle of the Nomad Indigenous FoodLab, a group of Sámi People’...
The UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum opens with an invitation to listen, hear and learn from each other
17/10/2023
Rome - The atmosphere inside the Nomad Indigenous FoodLab was warm as Indigenous Youth, Member State ambassadors, FAO Directors and delegations from other UN agencies gathered this morning for the opening ceremo...
Ecuador and Panama join the Coalition on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
18/10/2023
Rome - Ecuador joins the Coalition
Exactly one year ago, in October 2022, a delegation of Indigenous Youth gathered in the Boassu Food Lab at FAO headquarters...
Biodiversity conservation and climate action at UNGIYF
19/10/2023
Rome - Indigenous Peoples stand at the frontline of climate change and biodiversity loss. These two phenomena increase the pressure on their food and knowledge systems.
Over t...
The NO-honey Bar at the UNGIYF: a spotlight on non-Apis mellifera bees
10/11/2023
