AQUASTAT, FAO's Global Information System on Water and Agriculture, has launched a new set of updated country summary statistics sheets, also known as country factsheets, providing a concise overview of water resources availability, use, and irrigation area for each country. These one-page documents present the most recent data, collected last year...

We are excited to announce the launch of the newly updated website for the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG)! Over the past nine years, WASAG has grown significantly in visibility and impact, thanks to its diverse activities as well as the commitment of Member States and...

As part of its 80th anniversary celebrations and ongoing commitment to ending hunger, FAO hosted a Global Technical Recognition Ceremony on 15 October 2025 to honor the work of countries and institutions which have modeled effective practices and innovations in contributing to the transformation of agrifood systems. The recognition categories...

On 15 October 2025, the World Food Forum Week in Rome brought youth and Indigenous voices to the forefront of global land restoration efforts. Held at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) headquarters, the sessions advanced joint work with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on new guidance...

Rome, 14 October 2025 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) for more efficient, sustainable,  and equitable use of the world’s water resources. The...