About 70 percent of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases, particularly in more industrialized agrifood systems 

Global cereal production and trade likely to decline from last year

Platform co-organized by FAO and the Government of Fiji showcases impact and scalability of innovation in the Pacific

Through several events and new publications, FAO put the spotlight on agrifood systems as biodiversity solutions

It highlights the necessity of effective governance, multisectoral coordination, legal frameworks, political commitment, and sustainable financing to tackle global health challenges

Expanded FAOSTAT feature offers more insights into who is doing the work to keep the world fed.

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories 

At World Food Prize 2024, FAO Director-General champions ways science and innovation can contribute to transforming agrifood systems and bring people and cultures closer together.

New data reveals that about a quarter of the population continues to face Crisis or Emergency levels of food insecurity

Progress towards landmark COP15 pledges now depends on integrating agrifood systems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.

The initiatives will enhance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response in 32 countries, advancing global health security through the One Health approach

Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency

The initiatives target water and food security challenges caused by climate change in fragile nations

QU Dongyu addresses the Session on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East during G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting 

Over 8,000 attendees gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome, sparking impactful collaboration to transform agrifood systems

Science and Innovation Forum discusses how to make cutting-edge technology available to all farmers

Close to 1 000 students and influential advocates and Food Heroes join forces at FAO to discuss the vital themes: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future” and “Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow”

FAO urges immediate and unimpeded access to deliver critical agricultural aid and commercial food production inputs in time for the upcoming winter planting season 

Director-General highlights the need to address intensifying water scarcity threatening global food security and the lives and livelihoods of millions of people 

The initiative will leverage e-learning and FAO resources and publications to promote education and innovation in agrifood systems