As FAO marks its 80th anniversary this year, we are launching a global call for submissions to showcase and recognize impactful solutions in land, soil, and water resource management. FAO invites its Members to submit proven, innovative, and scalable solutions that have strengthened food security and promoted resilient agriculture over the...

Food production is shaped by geography—land, water, and climate determine where, how and what food we grow. Since its earliest days, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has recognized the power of spatial data to monitor these vital resources and fulfill its mandate. FAO’s journey with geospatial...

AQUASTAT, FAO’s global information system on water and agriculture, was first launched in the 1990s, and would become a cornerstone of FAO’s water programme to support sustainable water management in agriculture. Over the years, AQUASTAT has provided data and information to policymakers, researchers and international organizations, and its data is...

Drought affects women and men differently, with women generally experiencing more severe impacts mostly due to reduced access to land and water resources, gender roles, social norms and practices. As climate impacts intensify, recognizing the unique roles and knowledge of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups, becomes essential. Effective...