New FAO study shows how digital solutions are empowering farmers and fishers to prevent losses and build resilient agrifood systems

Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises

Brief descriptions of some of the standards adopted at the 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

FAO Director-General conveys message at General Plenary Leaders Dialogue at Climate Summit in Brazil

Benchmark for globally traded food commodity prices was slightly below year-ago level

The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report focuses on land degradation caused by human activities

FAO reaffirmed its leadership in tackling hunger and poverty at the Global Alliance’s first Leaders’ Meeting, stressing country-led strategies, global partnerships, and climate-resilient agrifood investments. The UN adopted the Doha Declaration, underscoring the right to food and inclusive systems. FAO support its implementation through expertise and partnerships to advance food security worldwide.

New FAO-UNOSAT analysis findings show increased damage to cropland, greenhouses, and agricultural wells

New data helps monitor progress toward ending malnutrition

Latest Global Forest Resources Assessment provides detailed analyses for 236 countries and areas

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...