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WASAG, The Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
30/04/2024
In the near future, almost a quarter of the world's population will be living in countries with absolute water scarcity, where growing cities and economies...
World Water Day 2024 – Water for Peace – Address by Lifeng Li, Director, FAO Land and Water Division
18/03/2024
This year’s theme, "Water for Peace” underscores the profound impact of water management on socio-political dynamics worldwide. Water can create peace...
Wetlands - A celebration of nature’s wonder
30/01/2024
Our diverse and extraordinary wetlands provide many benefits to both nature and communities. FAO promotes conservation, restoration and sustainable...
Land cover standards in action
22/11/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) plays a crucial role in global efforts to combat hunger and ensure food security,...
Shapes of Water – Art Exhibition at FAO Headquarters
03/07/2023
Water is the lifeblood of our planet. It underpins all of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is central to the entire 2030 Agenda. The current...
2nd WASAG International Forum – Summary (Extended version)
26/05/2023
In Praia, Cabo Verde, West Africa, from 7-10 February 2023 FAO and the Government of Cabo Verde hosted the 2nd WASAG International Forum on the topic...
Eight actions we can all take to save water
15/03/2023
Water is vital to us all, so everyone needs to act. Every drop counts and your actions, big or small, can make a difference. Every action counts.
Rome Water Dialogue 2022
06/12/2022
Water is one of the world´s most important resources. It is central to agriculture that accounts for 72 percent of global freshwater withdrawals, to...
Healthy soils: the foundation of healthy food and a better environment
26/07/2022
In the framework of the Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition (GSOIL4N), held at FAO HQ on 26-29 July 2022, the FAO’s Global Soil Partnership produced...
Podcasts
What does water mean to you?
08/04/2021
Water means different things to different people. Let's celebrate all the ways water benefits our lives and talk about how we can safeguard it for...