Twenty years after the first International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, the global community gathered in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, to renew its commitment to equitable access to land and water as a foundation for sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. From 24 to 28 February 2026,

The new FAO report, “Aligning national drought plans with global and national policy frameworks – Methods, case studies and global lessons,” is now available online. Download the report here The publication provides practical guidance for governments and practitioners on aligning national drought plans (NDPs) with existing policy, legal and institutional...

Join us for a unique session on sustainable water management in agriculture, Thursday, 5 March, 14:00–15:30 (UTC+1).  Agriculture accounts for over 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. With climate change and a growing world population putting increasing pressure on water resources, current water management practices within the sector are not viable. To...