The 32nd Session of the Regional Conference for Africa (ARC32) takes place in Equatorial Guinea.

Aid to keep rural, agriculture-dependent families on their feet is needed at massive scale to stave off catastrophe.

Somalia is facing famine conditions as a perfect storm of poor rain, skyrocketing food prices and huge funding shortfalls leaves almost 40% of Somalis on the brink.

War drives large increases in international prices for wheat, maize and vegetable oils.

At a press briefing today from New York, journalists heard from Boubaker Ben Belhassen, Director of the FAO Markets and Trade Division, who spoke on the Food Price Index update for March. *The Food Price Index for April shows world food commodity prices slightly decreased. World food commodity prices reached their highest levels ever, says...

QU Dongyu addresses FAO Members as they convene to discuss the impact of the conflict on global food supply.

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.