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FAO in New York

The FAO Liaison Office with the United Nations (UN) in New York has a lead responsibility in developing and implementing policies that enhance FAO's cooperation with the UN system, capitalizing on synergies between our work and that of other UN bodies, agencies, funds and programmes, and of Member States.

In doing so, we support decision-making processes carried out at FAO headquarters in relation to developments in the UN system, mainly by representing FAO at working and coordination meetings, liaising with permanent delegations to the UN in New York, and establishing partnerships with relevant institutions in the New York area. Find out more.

Highlights

FAO DG underscores agrifood systems transformation at UNGA 81

During UNGA 81, Director-General QU Dongyu advanced priorities for more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.

In Focus - the 2026 conflict in the Middle East and its implications

Visit our dedicated page for FAO materials that provide an analysis of the situation in the region and the implications for food security, agricultural production, and global markets.

Why Agrifood Systems? by Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist

We delve into why people should care about hunger and why FAO uses the term agrifood systems specifically with Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of FAO of the United Nations. Watch The Work We Do episode here.

Analytical Support Mechanism for Agrifood System Country Programming and Evidence (SCOPE)

FAO’s Analytical Support Mechanism for Agrifood System Country Programming and Evidence (SCOPE) provides data, evidence-based analysis and expertise on demand to help countries accelerate agrifood system transformation.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HiH) Initiative

The Hand-in-Hand (HiH) Initiative is FAO’s country-led, data-driven initiative for identifying and financing agrifood investment priorities to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems. An evidence-based, country-owned and led initiative to accelerate agrifood systems transformations.

FAO Risk Monitor platform

Designed to empower anticipatory action, rapid-response financing, and potentially, insurance payouts, to mitigate the impact of acute food insecurity, the FAO Risk Monitor platform combines live data, expert analysis, and automated alerts to help decision-makers detect risks early and respond before they escalate.