International community pledges around €1.79 billion to address unprecedented humanitarian threats in the region.

The programme covers eight African countries, supporting reforms and evidence-based public investment decisions over a five-year period.

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures opens 16th session with moves to set plant health standards at the forefront.

In her first visit to the seat of the UN, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol met UN leadership and Members in New York, raising the profile of a reinvigorated and fit-for-purpose FAO.  Last week saw the inaugural visit to the UN in New York of Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, who presented...

We spoke to Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN and Chair of the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66), which wrapped some days ago. How can we make the work of international, regional, and local decision-making platforms more responsive to the needs...

FAO Regional Conference underscores importance of sustainable agrifood systems, prosperous and inclusive rural societies, and sustainable and resilient agriculture.

Partnership aims to promote responsible investments in line with countries’ priorities, enhance communications and public-private collaboration, and facilitate knowledge-sharing.

Ministers of world’s largest agrifood net exporting region meet in Ecuador for FAO Regional Conference focused on healthy diets, inclusive rural societies and sustainable agriculture.

Observance helps highlight issue of plant pests and diseases responsible for the loss of up to 40 percent of food crops, worsening hunger.

FAO delivered remarks at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Hall during today’s preparatory meeting ahead of Stockholm+50, convened by the UNGA President. Today the UN General Assembly Hall saw a preparatory meeting ahead of Stockholm+50, convened by the President of the General Assembly and chaired by the Stockholm+50 co-hosts – Sweden and Kenya.  The “Stockholm+50:...

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the World Water Forum in Dakar.

Follow the daily updates and key takeaways from FAO's participation at the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66).  14 March, New York – This morning saw the opening of the formal segment of the 66th Session of the Commission on Social Development (CSW66), which is chaired by...

New features in FAO’s Collect Earth software will allow countries to access and interpret land use data for GHG inventories.

Better governance and basic services needed in Sahel region, FAO Director-General says.

The Permanent Missions of India and Nigeria to the UN organized with FAO a virtual event today from New York to build momentum towards the International Year of Millets in 2023. Millets are among the first plants to have been domesticated and are considered "nutri-cereals" due to their high nutritional content....

FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo delivered a video message at the New York-based virtual global event marking the International Day.  A virtual celebration of the International Day of Forests brought together the UN community in New York to recognize the vital role of forests for human and planetary prosperity, including...

FAO Director-General highlights interlinkage between conflicts and food insecurity at the European Humanitarian Forum.

International Day of Forests: New FAO report focuses on forest products’ contribution to the global bio-economy.

Strengthened partnership aims to accelerate coordinated strategy on human, animal and ecosystem health.

The FAO Chief Economist, Máximo Torero, briefed journalists virtually in New York on an FAO report on Ukraine and the Russian Federation and what the current conflict means for global food markets. Briefing journalists virtually in New York today was FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero, who shared latest updates and priority lines...