Nepal Enhanced Data Transparency to Strengthen Sustainable Forest Management
12/03/2025
Nepal has taken a significant step toward forest data transparency and sustainable forest management by making its National Forest Inventory (NFI) metadata and resources available on the Food and Agriculture Microdata (FAM) catalogue.
Nepal’s First Four Betters Model Village Launched in Mandandeupur Municipality, Kavre
28/01/2025
Kavre, Nepal - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Nepal, in collaboration with the Government of Nepal and Mandandeupur Municipality, has launched Nepal's first-ever "Four Betters Model Village" in Mandandeupur Municipality, Kavre. This landmark initiative represents a significant step toward sustainable development and improved livelihoods, fostering resilience and self-reliance within local communities.
FAOR Ken Shimizu paid a Courtesy Call with Honorable Minister Deepak Khadka
19/11/2024
FAOR Ken Shimizu recently paid a courtesy call to Honorable Minister Deepak Khadka, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation.
FAO and AFU signed MoU to strengthen agriculture research and development.
18/06/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) in Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to...
FAO Delegation Led by Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu Concludes Three-Day Visit, Support Seven Decades Long Partnership with Nepal
16/01/2024
The delegation headed he Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, successfully completed a three-day mission to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal....
UN FAO Delegation Led by Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu embarks on Three-Day Visit to Nepal
11/01/2024
A high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has begun a three-day visit to the Federal Republic of Nepal, led by the FAO Director-General,...
World Food Day 2023: Advocating for Water as the Lifeline of Food and Agriculture
18/10/2023
The 43rd World Food Day was celebrated with great momentum through a collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Nepal...
FAO Nepal unveils Country Programming Framework 2023-2027: A Landmark Initiative to Revolutionize Agricultural Food Systems
18/05/2023
FAO in collaboration with the Government of Nepal jointly launched the Country Programming Framework 2023-2027, a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to transform Nepal's agri-food systems. This landmark initiative aimed to...
AgriTech Symposium contributes in digitalization and collaboration for agricultural transformation
14/04/2023
The AgriTech Symposium focused on revolutionizing Nepal's agriculture sector to foster knowledge-sharing, exchange of best practices, and innovation in agricultural and rural transformation. FAO Nepal, in collaboration with Government of...
FAO contributes to accelerating the organic mission of Karnali Province
17/02/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in partnering with the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives convened on the Karnali Organic Mission through the result sharing...
New project to combat antimicrobial resistance launches in Nepal
07/12/2022
FAO Nepal has launched a new project - the “Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT)” project, which will lead to better containment and reduction of foodborne AMR...
World Food Day 2022: For collective actions to eradicate, hunger
16/10/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Government of Nepal (GoN), observed the 42nd World Food Day in Kathmandu. The half-day celebration was commemorated with...
Mustang Advocacy Summit 2022 concludes with 28 points declaration on addressing mountain agenda
23/09/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Government of Nepal successfully conducted the Mustang Advocacy Summit to mark the International Year of Sustainable...
FAO concludes workshop on impacts of global 5F crisis on agriculture and food systems in Lumbini
16/08/2022
In collaboration with the Provincial Planning Commission and the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives in Lumbini, FAO Nepal conducted a consultation workshop on the impacts of the global...
FAO upsurges food security through crop and animal productivity
05/07/2022
FAO upsurges food security through crop and animal productivity
To enhance climate resilience, improve agricultural productivity and nutrition practices of targeted smallholder farming communities, Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FA
FAO Nepal contributes to promotion of organic farming in Karnali Province
15/04/2022
In line with the “Organic Karnali” vision of the Provincial Government, FAO Nepal is contributing to enhancing the livelihoods of local communities in Karnali Province by promoting organic farming, ensuring...
FAOR holds meetings with Provinical Ministers of Karnali
14/04/2022
Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative in Nepal met with the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Jiwan Bahadur Shahi and briefed him about FAO project interventions on organic farming, ensuring food...
Nepal reinvigorates mountain agenda through International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development
25/03/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations collaborated with the Government of Nepal and other partners in commemorating the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development (IYSMD) 2022. Aiming...
New FAO Representative for Nepal presents his Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
28/10/2021
Mr. Ken Shimizu, new FAO Country Representative to Nepal has presented his Letters of Credentials to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Dr. Narayan Khadka.
At the meeting, Dr....
Nepal moves forward on regulatory frameworks on the right to food
16/03/2020
Rome – Nepal is taking new measures forward to accelerate the progressive the realization of the right to adequate food through concrete actions. These actions build upon previously taken steps...