FAO joined the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and humanitarian partners in calling for unrestricted and safe access to deliver at-scale emergency agricultural aid to prevent the spread of famine and further loss of lives. FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol spoke today at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to enhance humanitarian response in Gaza.

A high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led by Mr. Anping Ye, Director of the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Division (PST), concluded an official visit to Oman aimed at enhancing collaboration in the apiculture sector and exploring opportunities for agricultural innovation.

The 2024 United Nations Desertification Conference (COP16) hosted by the Government of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh is a landmark event aims at renewing global commitments to restoring agricultural land, which is essential for transforming agrifood systems to benefit both people and the planet.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have highlighted their support to smallholder farmers in accessing adaptive technologies to bridge the gap between global innovation and local application, enhancing resilience across diverse agricultural landscapes. 

Avec plus de 40 pour cent des terres mondiales déjà dégradées, l’avenir de notre planète se heurte à des défis critiques pour nourrir une population mondiale croissante.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and member countries have renewed their commitment to controlling the desert locust in the Central Region through continuous cooperation and joint initiatives while improving operational mechanisms.

C’est en collaboration avec le Programme des Nations Unies pour l’environnement (PNUE) et la Ligue des États arabes (LEA), que l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) a organisé la cinquième Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux pertes et gaspillages alimentaires, et ce au Caire, en Égypte. Tenu en format hybride, l’événement a rassemblé des parties prenantes de toute la région pour faire la lumière sur les efforts en cours de lutte contre les pertes et gaspillages alimentaires (PGA), avec un focus sur la nécessité d’investir davantage pour les faire progresser. 

La Conférence des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique de 2024 (COP29) est unévénement marquant dans les efforts mondiaux de lutte contre le changement climatique et degarantie de la sécurité alimentaire pour les générations actuelles et futures. La Conférence estaccueillie par le gouver...

November 11-12, 2024 – Representatives from seven Red Sea coastal countries convened in Jeddah for a validation meeting on the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project titled, "Promoting Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Red Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (RedSeaFish)." Led by the Foo...

The FAO Virtual Learning Center (VLC) of the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) has launched a comprehensive online course aimed at addressing one of the region's priority animal diseases: Sheep Pox and Goat Pox (SGP). The course, hosted on the VLC’s Moodle platform...

In a significant step reflecting its commitment to achieving food security and agricultural sustainability in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is participating in the development of the Strategic Directions of NEPPO for the period 2025-2035. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa convened a  regional consultation workshop on 3 November 2024, titled “Towards a roadmap on urban agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa”. He...

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations successfully concluded its Wrap-Up Meeting for the Regional Programme on Red Palm Weevil (RPW) Eradication in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) Region, held on October 28-29, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting was collaboratively organized by the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center) and was attended by 55 participants. 

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spre...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) virtually convened a virtual roundtable to enhance strategic dialogue between governments and cooperatives. 

The meeting aims to improve the enabling environment for co...

Ramallah, Palestine - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in coordination with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Local Government, and the Palestinian Union of Local Authorities, organized a national workshop focused o...

Au milieu des horreurs du conflit, qui a coûté la vie à des dizaines de milliers de personnes à Gaza, Hakmah El-Hamidi a perdu au moins la moitié de ses bêtes. Depuis son enfance, elle élève des animaux. Elle se lève à 7 heures du matin pour les nourrir et en prendre soi...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites you to submit an offer for the procurement of Consultancy services for detailed topographical survey, the design of a modernized irrigation system, the development of the relevant tender documents, and the construct...

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Aujourd’hui, l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Alimentation et l’Agriculture (FAO) s’est associée aux gouvernements du Tchad, de Cuba, de la Guinée Équatoriale, de la Mauritanie, du Mozambique et de la Zambie...