About FAO News Multimedia Main topics Statistics Members Publications

FAO Liaison Office with the United Nations in New York

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 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...

Ukraine Humanitarian Response Update (13 May 2022)
13/05/2022

FAO’s revised Rapid Response Plan was issued on 19 April 2022, seeking USD 115.4 million to assist 979 320 people in rural areas through December. To date, FAO has raised USD 11 million. Further contributions are urgently needed to reach more people to maintain the spring cropping season and support the...

The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture 2021 – Systems at breaking point
10/05/2022

Satisfying the changing food habits and increased demand for food intensifies pressure on the world’s water, land and soil resources. However, agriculture bears great promise to alleviate these pressures and provide multiple opportunities to contribute to global goals. Sustainable agricultural practices lead to water saving, soil conservation, sustainable land management,...

The State of the World’s Forests 2022 – Forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies
05/05/2022

The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling multidimensional planetary crises, including climate change and biodiversity loss. The three interrelated pathways are halting deforestation and maintaining forests; restoring degraded lands and expanding agroforestry; and sustainably...

Ukraine: Rapid Response Plan, March–December 2022
19/04/2022

The war in Ukraine that began on 24 February 2022 has led to large‑scale human suffering across all regions of the country. As the dynamics of the war continue to evolve, large portions of the population are affected by damage to critical infrastructure, lack of basic services and disruptions of...

Complementary Information Note: The impact of the war in Ukraine on rural labour markets
07/04/2022

Since 2014, the armed conflict in the Eastern areas of Donetska and Luhanska has resulted in a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, affecting the livelihoods of the people living in these areas. Rural households have also been affected particularly hard. The current war between Ukraine and the Russian Federation will pose additional...

Complementary Information Note: Gender-related impacts of the Ukraine Conflict
07/04/2022

Since 2014, the ongoing conflict has been affecting people’s lives and driving humanitarian needs in eastern Ukraine, particularly in the Donbas region. The recent war in Ukraine is posing additional risks on civilians, particularly women and children, as is predicted to become the largest humanitarian emergency in Europe since World War...

24-hour Global Marathon for Sustainability – Food for Earth (2021)
01/04/2022

The FAO elearning Academy together with Future Food Institute, organized the second edition of the 24-hour Global Digital Marathon for Sustainability entitled: “Food for Earth”, in 2021. The Marathon has proven to be an extremely powerful initiative to raise awareness among entrepreneurs, startups, scientists, journalists, young leaders, policymakers, general public,...

Technical Briefing to FAO Members: The impact of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine on the outlook for food security and nutrition
25/03/2022

In a technical briefing to FAO Members on the outlook for food security and nutrition on the heels of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, this presentation outlines the key market structures and country dependencies of importance in the current evolving scenario, as well as presents major risks to monitor...

Ukraine: Note on the impact of the war on food security in Ukraine
25/03/2022

The war that began on 24 February 2022 has caused extensive damage and loss of life in key population centres, spread across rural areas, and sparked massive displacement. It is clear that the war has resulted in a massive, and deteriorating, food security challenge. It has already significantly disrupted livelihoods...