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Urban forests: a global perspective
16/10/2023

The primary goal of this publication is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of urban forestry worldwide. By showcasing the regional perspectives, insights, experiences and case studies in urban and peri-urban forestry (UPF), we hope to inspire individuals, communities and policymakers to reimagine their relationships with urban green spaces.

The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2023
13/10/2023

The report provides examples of actions and strategies for investing in resilience and proactively addressing risks in agriculture. It demonstrates ways to mainstream disaster risk into agricultural practices and policies and calls for a deeper understanding of the context in which these solutions are implemented.

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
12/07/2023

This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet.

Ukraine: Humanitarian response update - December 2022
02/12/2022

This document provides an up-to-date summary of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the response of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the ground.

Operationalizing pathways to sustaining peace in the context of Agenda 2030
06/10/2022

Agriculture, natural resources, food security and nutrition can be sources of peace or conflict, crisis or recovery, tragedy or healing. Underpinning this is ensuring that the Organization’s projects and interventions are conflict-sensitive so that all stakeholders understand the dynamics of the diverse contexts in which FAO works.

South-South and triangular cooperation in agricultural development: FAO's experiences
04/08/2022

This publication outlines key features of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) and how FAO has applied SSTC to the delivery of its mission. The case studies presented provide a window on how SSTC has contributed to alleviating hunger and malnutrition in countries across the global South and has helped build resilience in the face of climate change and other development challenges.

Ukraine: Humanitarian response update (21 July 2022)
21/07/2022

FAO's revised Rapid Response Plan (RRP) requires USD 115.4 million to assist 979 320 people in rural areas through December 2022. To address the storage crisis, FAO has developed a Grain Storage Support Strategy, requiring an additional USD 50 million, as an extension of the RRP. As of 15 July...

FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022 - 2031
20/07/2022

FAO has developed the new Strategy on Climate Change through an inclusive and consultative process engaging FAO Members, FAO experts at headquarters and regional, subregional and country offices, and external partners.

Note on the impact of the war on food security in Ukraine
20/07/2022

As part of its response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is issuing a series of quarterly updates on the impact of the war on agriculture and food security in the country. Drawing on recent surveys conducted by FAO and...

The role of animal health in national climate commitments
20/07/2022

This brief has been produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and with the financial support of the New Zealand Government. FAO was approached by GDP and...

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2022 – The geography of food and agricultural trade: Policy approaches for sustainable development
15/07/2022

The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2022 (SOCO 2022) discusses how trade policies can address today’s challenges for sustainable development. Trade policies in food and agriculture should aim to safeguard global food security, address the trade-offs between economic and environmental objectives, and strengthen the resilience of the global agrifood system...

Drought in the Horn of Africa: Revised rapid response and mitigation plan to avert a humanitarian catastrophe
07/07/2022

The Horn of Africa is facing the third severe La Niña‑induced drought episode in a decade, and the region is on the verge of a catastrophe if humanitarian assistance is not urgently scaled up and sustained. Drought is exacerbating the humanitarian situation in a region already facing high levels of...

Investing in carbon neutrality: Utopia or the new green wave? – Challenges and opportunities for agrifood systems
22/06/2022

The world’s agrifood systems are on the frontlines of climate change, both as a cause and a victim. The agrifood sector is increasingly being targeted and curbing emissions is becoming a key global investment and policy theme. This report presents a comprehensive assessment of the key challenges and opportunities of...

Ukraine: Humanitarian response update (13 June 2022)
13/06/2022

FAO's revised Rapid Response Plan was issued on 19 April, seeking USD 115.4 million to assist 979 320 people in rural areas through December. To date, FAO has raised USD 13.4 million. Further contributions are urgently needed to bolster agricultural production and provide support to vulnerable rural households. As of...

Ukraine: Data in Emergencies - Commercial farmer monitoring (23 March–14 April 2022)
01/06/2022

In order to understand the impact of the war on the commercial agricultural sector in Ukraine, FAO is undertaking a series of monitoring surveys, targeting commercial grain producers across the country. This Data in Emergencies Monitoring (DIEM-Monitoring) summary shares the findings of the first survey conducted between March and April 2022. FAO established...