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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses event on Middle East conflict with Spain Prime Minister

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FAO Director-General calls for AI’s transformative power to be at the service of rural communities and a bridge towards shared prosperity
25/05/2026

Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today called for Artificial...

FAO Director General honours India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with FAO’s prestigious Agricola Medal
20/05/2026

QU Dongyu praises the Indian leader’s efforts to prioritize agrifood systems and rural development

Strait of Hormuz conflict threatens global food prices as FAO warns time is running out
20/05/2026

FAO outlines urgent measures and policy recommendations to avert severe crisis within six to 12 months

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Risk of Famine persists as nearly 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity in Sudan
15/05/2026

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death...

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What fuels the stove, fires the change: rethinking cooking for health, empowerment and climate

21/08/2025

Despite clear benefits, clean cooking solutions receive limited support, leaving billions without a safe way to cook.

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Closing the gender gap in agrifood systems can help reduce food insecurity and boost global GDP: FAO gender experts
19/03/2026

Interview with Tacko Ndiaye, Gender Team Leader and Mariola Acosta, FAO’s Strategic Coordinator of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026,...