The FAO Liaison Office for North America works with strategic partners in the United States and Canada to achieve the goal of defeating hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Based in Washington DC, our office provides a neutral platform for knowledge sharing to facilitate the transformation of agrifood systems in order to achieve global food security, leaving no one behind.
Highlights
World Food Day 2026
IN FOCUS
Innovation in agrifood systems takes many forms. It includes digital advisory services, data and information systems, improved seed varieties and biotechnologies, along with farmer field schools, cooperative models, traditional land and water practices, and new approaches to production, markets, finance and distribution. Innovation can also mean reducing risk before crises emerge; preventive and cross-sectoral approaches can strengthen resilience and avoid far higher costs once shocks take place.
World Food Forum
EVENT
The World Food Forum flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment. By fostering cross-sectoral and intergenerational collaboration, it accelerates progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, driving action at global, regional and local levels. The event will be held at the headquarters of the FAO in Rome and online.
The State of the World’s Forests 2026
Publication
This edition of The State of the World’s Forests examines how forest and landscape restoration can be scaled to deliver lasting benefits for people and the planet. Drawing on the latest evidence and experiences from around the world, it explores the key pathways for accelerating restoration.
FAO Science and Innovation Forum
IN FOCUS
The fifth edition of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF 2026) will be held from 12 to 16 October 2026 under the umbrella of the World Food Forum (WFF), together with the Global Youth Forum and the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. This year offers a unique opportunity, as the overarching theme of the World Food Forum, and World Food Day is Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
Video
Podcast
A message from the FAO Chief Scientist: Join the Science and Innovation Forum 2026
09/07/2026
Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane as he invites you to the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026. From 12 to 16 October 2026, experts,...
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Related links
- Animal Health and Production
- Emergencies and Resilience
- Markets and Trade
- One Health
- Plant Production and Protection
- Science, Technology and Innovation
Contact
FAO Liaison Office for North America
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 399
Washington, DC 20006, USA
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm ET