In a collaborative effort, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) have released a new guide which gives a snapshot on how countries can promote Sustainable Land Management (SLM). It builds upon the successes achieved...

On 19 November, FAO celebrates World Toilet Day 2023 under the theme “Accelerating change” which aligns with World Water Day 2023. This celebration coincides with the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, observed from 18 to 24 November under the theme “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”. Today, 3.5 billion people live without...

Register to join the event on-site or online >>> Join us for the side event “Global Dialogue on Water Tenure for water & food security, social inclusion, and climate resilience”, organized in the framework of the 51st Committee on World Food Security (CFS) meeting. The event will...

FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2023 event “Innovative solutions for soil and water management for climate action”, 19 October 2023, 9:00-10:30 (CEST), FAO headquarters and online. WATCH THE EVENT ON DEMAND HERE   Background Climate change is jeopardizing the productivity of many agrifood systems, exacerbating disparities and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable...