FAO and the African Union Commission launch a guide to help countries enter Africa's new single market
15/04/2021
Increased agricultural trade between African countries can drive sustainable development and play a pivotal role for the transformation of our food systems
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet FAO Goodwill Ambassador
12/04/2021
French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems
Signs of hope in East Africa, as control campaign tames locust upsurge
12/04/2021
But FAO calls for increased surveillance to lock in gains, prevent a resurgence
Hand-in-Hand Initiative
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FAO's flagship Hand-In-Hand initiative aimed at eradicating poverty and hunger builds momentum
10/04/2021
10 April 2021, New York/Rome --
Government representatives express support at New York briefing.
Progress made by countries in fighting poverty and hunger under FAO's flagship Hand-In-Hand Initiative during the last 18 months came under the spotlight at a technical briefing organized by FAO's Liaison Office in New York and the UN...
Global food prices rise for 10th month in a row
08/04/2021
Vegetable oils drive FAO Food Price Index higher in March while cereal quotations dip
Scale of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “staggering”, FAO, WFP warn
06/04/2021
Over 27 million Congolese – one in three people - now critically hungry
Harnessing local agriculture production to create healthy diets
01/04/2021
FAO Director-General: Innovation and experience-sharing across regions key to transforming agri-food systems
We cannot afford to go backwards
31/03/2021
OpEd by H.E. Munir Akram, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations
This year calls for global solidarity, collaborative leadership, and concrete actions to get us back on track. More people are living in poverty, millions have lost their jobs,...
Fostering partnerships for sustainability
30/03/2021
Guangzhou QU has had 48 courtesy calls with Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and UN counterparts since taking up his role as Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York. The meetings have focused on strengthening partnerships, joining efforts on the recovery from COVID-19, highlighting FAO’s Hand in Hand initiative,...
Finding solutions to cross-border conflicts in East Africa's Karamoja region
26/03/2021
By Cyril Ferrand, FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa Resilience Team Leader
Acute hunger set to soar in over 20 countries, warn FAO and WFP
23/03/2021
Call for urgent and at-scale action to avert rising hunger and risk of famine
Science, policy and capacity key to future of agriculture, FAO Director-General says
23/03/2021
World at critical juncture, Qu Dongyu warns as he backs agri-food system transformation
“Safeguarding water means safeguarding humanity,” says FAO Director-General QU Dongyu in World Water Day celebration
22/03/2021
FAO hosts high level virtual event to mark World Water Day 2021
Joining efforts and looking forward to the busy months ahead
19/03/2021
The Director of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, Guangzhou Qu, continues his rounds of courtesy calls in March, meeting with Member States, intergovernmental organizations, and UN counterparts to strengthen partnerships, support UN processes and improve delivery on the ground.
Reaffirming commitment to LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS
The FAO New...
Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge
18/03/2021
New FAO report finds agricultural losses from natural hazards continue to soar, inflicting economic damage and undermining nutrition
Ensuring plant health in a post-COVID-19 world
16/03/2021
15th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures starts today
FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021
11/03/2021
$1.1 billion needed to fight worsening global food insecurity
Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition
10/03/2021
Director-General QU Dongyu highlights the importance of keeping supply chains functioning amid COVID-19 pandemic in his address to FAO Committee on Commodity Problems
Happening at FAO HQ: Committee on Commodity Problems
10/03/2021
The Committee's 74th Session will review the latest developments in food and agricultural markets and examine market outlook, including medium-term projections.
Food systems account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions
09/03/2021
New data tool offers detailed insights covering role of land use, agriculture, refrigeration, packaging and more, providing critical guidance for holistic mitigation efforts