20 million euro project targets Blue Transformation innovations in Africa and Latin America

This year’s Forum was attended by several global leaders and included the celebration of a historic World Food Day marking FAO’s 80th anniversary

FAO marks its 80th anniversary with a series of community engagement events in New York City, partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters and local organizations to promote youth involvement, nutrition, sustainability, and the right to food. 

The theme of this year's World Food Day, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” calls for continued collaboration

31 countries and six regional initiatives take center stage at FAO flagship event

Comfortable global supply prospects expected for major crops

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) marked its 80th anniversary by actively participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), emphasizing its ongoing commitment to improving global food security and sustainable agrifood systems. FAO leaders engaged in high-level dialogues and events addressing food crises, nutrition, and innovative financing mechanisms to support vulnerable countries. 

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led a high-level delegation to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), engaging in multilateral meetings and strategic dialogues to advance global food security and the transformation of agrifood systems. The visit featured participation in key UN events, bilateral discussions, and the inauguration of the new premises of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, underscoring the Organization’s commitment to innovation, partnership, and inclusive development. 

This year, hoops and youth empowerment for agrifood systems transformation united at the SDG Media Zone of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors, the Harlem Globetrotters, FAO Champion Monique Coleman and the Organization’s Chief Economist, Má...

 

 

Director-General presents The Financing for Shock-Driven Food Crisis Facility during United Nations General Assembly

 

Recent outbreaks highlight the urgent need for coordinated global action to combat a virus threatening animal health, livelihoods, and pandemic preparedness

New forecasts point to growth in global cereal output, utilization, stocks and trade

From FAO’s Regional Office for Africa

Gains in meat and vegetable oil price indices outweigh declines in cereals, dairy and sugar

New partnership to help over 150,000 people enhance food production, incomes and climate resilience across 15 provinces by May 2026