FAO at the HLPF 2022
18/07/2022
Revisit the latest FAO engagements at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and the main takeaways from discussions spanning the many areas across which transforming our agrifood systems stand to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda.
In 2022, FAO has actively engaged in the preparatory process of the HLPF. In...
Urgent resolve, global coordination to avoid a food availability and access crisis
18/07/2022
FAO Chief Economist, Máximo Torero, presented today on the prospects of global food security at a high-level event on coordinating responses to the global food crisis, convened by the President of the UN General Assembly and the Committee on World Food Security.
Convened by the 76th President of the UN General Assembly...
Green Climate Fund approves new projects in Benin and the Gambia
18/07/2022
Through a partnership with FAO the new projects will introduce climate resilient practices to lower emissions and improve livelihoods.
Call for urgent action to address the global food security crisis
15/07/2022
Joint Statement by the Heads of the Food and Agriculture Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Food Programme, and World Trade Organization.
Transparency is critical to reduce uncertainty in agrifood markets, FAO Director-General says
14/07/2022
Committee on Commodity Problems opens its 75th Session.
G20: FAO says global threats to agrifood systems need complex approach
10/07/2022
Investment, policy changes and better use of resources essential, FAO Director-General stresses.
Afghanistan: FAO intensifies support to most vulnerable smallholder farmers affected by drought and earthquake
08/07/2022
New USD 14 million project funded by the Government of Japan aims to enhance local food production capacity.
Benchmark FAO Food Price Index shows dip in international prices of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar
08/07/2022
World cereal production seen slightly down in 2022.
World hunger situation: urgent need to rethink our agrifood systems
06/07/2022
Following the launch of the 2022 edition of ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ report, FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero briefed journalists at the UN in New York.
Following the launch of the latest edition of ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI)...
UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021
06/07/2022
The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.
Ukraine: FAO scales up efforts to save upcoming harvest, ensure export of vital grains
05/07/2022
New $17 million Japan-funded project aims to address grain storage deficit and increase export of critical agricultural goods to international markets.
World at serious risk of a food access crisis now and a food availability crisis next season
05/07/2022
FAO Director-General addresses UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
OECD and FAO emphasise importance of peace, transforming our agrifood systems to guarantee access to food for world’s poorest
29/06/2022
Agricultural Outlook 2022-31 underscores crucial role of investments in technology, infrastructure and human capital.
UN Ocean Conference: Some progress made but much work needed to achieve 2030 Agenda fishery-related targets , FAO Director-General says
29/06/2022
Aquaculture is also crucial in helping feed the world even though not directly reflected in SDG14 on Life Below Water.
Record fisheries and aquaculture production makes critical contribution to global food security
29/06/2022
FAO’s The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture says growth driven by aquaculture.
UN report: Reducing trade costs can help drive sustainable development
28/06/2022
FAO’s State of Agricultural Commodity Markets examines ways to enhance the contribution of trade to food security, resilience and environmental goals.
Drought in the Horn of Africa: FAO appeals for $172 million to help avert famine and humanitarian catastrophe
27/06/2022
Rapid Response and Mitigation Plan focuses on four epicentres: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
FAO at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2022
24/06/2022
Follow the latest takeaways and FAO engagements from the ECOSOC HAS, taking place in New York from 21 to 23 June.
An essential platform for discussing the activities and issues related to strengthening the coordination and effectiveness of the humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, the 2022 ECOSOC HAS provides an opportunity for Member...
G7 Ministerial Conference: FAO outlines five urgent steps to address the global food crisis
24/06/2022
Director-General Qu Dongyu spoke at the "Uniting for Global Food Security" event.
Addressing global acute food insecurity and famine risk: What more can policy makers in New York do?
23/06/2022
Earlier this month, Global Network against Food Crises members convened a roundtable policy dialogue from New York, on global acute food insecurity and famine risk.