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El Niño heightens risk of Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Eastern Africa, FAO and IGAD warn
30/10/2026
New alert urges countries to strengthen surveillance and preparedness as heavy rainfall and flooding increase outbreak risk
Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN Report
29/10/2026
Also at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), initiatives in China, Colombia, Ethiopia and the United States are recognized as UN World Restoration...
COP17: FAO launches updated Guidelines to help countries manage competing demands for land, soil and water
29/10/2026
The updated framework reflects advances in geospatial technologies, digital information systems, land evaluation, multicriteria analysis and decision-support...
Green Climate Fund approves landmark projects supporting forest conservation, sustainable livestock production, land restoration and climate-resilient development
28/10/2026
The FAO-supported initiatives in Algeria and Mexico totalling $184.8 million will address food security and climate challenges, benefitting over a million...
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FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience
In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income.
FAO Interviews
Progress on hunger continues, but Africa and new crises raise concerns: FAO Chief Economist
21/07/2026
Interview with Maximo Torero on key takeaways from the SOFI 2026 report