Afghanistan: FAO urges G20 countries to increase support for rural farmers
23/09/2021
Safeguarding local agri-food production and livelihoods must be a priority as hunger threatens rural population.
FAO Director-General stresses need for holistic approach to food and climate security
23/09/2021
The world needs a joined-up approach to confront food and climate security, said QU Dongyu at World Economic Forum event.
Pandemic emphasizes need for agri-food systems transformation, FAO Director-General says
23/09/2021
FAO Director-General addressed the White House Global COVID-19 Summit “Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better to Prepare for the Next”.
Food Systems Summit - "From New York back to Rome," FAO takes on lead role in implementing outcomes
23/09/2021
Director-General QU Dongyu pledges working with all to transform agri-food systems.
Aquaculture is key to meet increasing food demand, says FAO
23/09/2021
Director-General QU Dongyu addresses Global Conference on Aquaculture Millennium+20.
From New York to Rome: The Pope, youth, singers, tech innovators, chefs, CEOs, public leaders and others to join hands after Food Systems Summit
22/09/2021
World Food Forum to take place in Rome on October 1-5.
Alarming new FAO report shows decades of development efforts undermined
22/09/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic sets back efforts to achieve Agenda 2030.
FAO and partners reach out to business world with "Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge"
21/09/2021
Pledges from 42 companies total $345 million so far.
Global success in plant breeding celebrated by FAO and IAEA
21/09/2021
Joint Centre is providing assistance to experts worldwide in using nuclear techniques in agriculture.
FAO and CIRAD join forces to promote sustainable production of fruit and vegetables
20/09/2021
New publication provides an overview of challenges and opportunities for small-scale farmers.
G20 Agriculture Ministers: Agri-food systems are key to reducing inequalities, says FAO Director-General
17/09/2021
QU Dongyu emphasizes the need to address long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voices of the Global South for cooperation towards agrifood systems transformation
17/09/2021
UN Rome-based Agencies – FAO, IFAD and WFP – celebrate International Day for South-South Cooperation.
FAO as a global advocator for cooperation in agri-food systems
15/09/2021
As part of the observation of the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol participated in a high-level event in support of more inclusive, resilient and sustainable recovery in the Global South
10 September, New York – Organized by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the...
FAO ready to follow up on the UN Food System Summit and transform Agri-Food Systems Together
15/09/2021
Hear from QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Afghanistan: prioritizing agriculture and food production amidst a multifaceted crisis
14/09/2021
Connecting live from Kabul, FAO Director of Emergencies and Resilience Rein Paulsen briefed journalists on the food security situation in Afghanistan, and the response of FAO and partners at today’s noon briefing, held by the Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson
Conflict, rural poverty, and recurrent and severe drought, are among the...
Afghanistan: FAO appeals for $36 million to urgently save rural livelihoods and avoid massive displacement
13/09/2021
Director-General QU Dongyu stresses that time is of the essence in address to UN High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan
UN report: repurposing $470 billion of agricultural support that distorts prices, steers away from environment and social goals
13/09/2021
FAO, UNDP and UNEP estimate that 87 percent of growing producer supports are harmful to 2030 agenda.
FAO calls for a greater focus on heading off food crises before they strike
10/09/2021
Acting before shocks hit, instead of after disaster unfolds, is a more cost-effective humani-tarian approach, agency tells UN General Assembly event
First post-quake assessment in Haiti finds hunger spike in affected areas
09/09/2021
Restoring damaged agriculture the only path to recovery, improved food security - FAO
Urgent response needed to bolster agricultural livelihoods in the North of Central America
09/09/2021
During this week’s virtual briefing on the Humanitarian Response Plans for El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, FAO called for USD 38 million to provide vital support for over half a million people
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) convened a virtual briefing this week on the recently launched Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs)...