Events
17/ 6
2021
10/6
2021
Global Report on Food Crises 2021: Building resilience to prevent food crises and conflict
Hybrid Event, 17/06/2021 - 10/06/2021
Thurs, June 17, 2021 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT Acute food insecurity continued to rise in 2020, driven by the pandemic shock, ongoing conflicts, and extreme weather. The number of people needing urgent food and livelihood assistance hit a five-year h
11/ 6
2021
Investing in Global Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition (June 11)
Hybrid Event, 11/06/2021
Fri, Jun 11, 2021 09:30 - 11 AM EST REGISTER The COVID-19 crisis has shown us that global crises do not affect everyone the same. Current global crises are disproportionately impacting the lives and livelihoods of mothers and children. Given the upcomin
7/ 6
2021
A World Environment Day Screening & Discussion of “Kiss the Ground”
Hybrid Event, 07/06/2021
With less than 10 years left to shift the path of our planet to combat climate change, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration calls to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. On World Environment
3/ 6
2021
Agritourism: Resources for Covid-19 Recovery and Farm Viability
Hybrid Event, 03/06/2021
What is agritourism and why is it so important now? As we move beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, agricultural producers need additional sources of revenue and families are seeking healthy, outdoor experiences and fresh, locally-produced food. Agritouris
26/ 5
2021
North America Local Food Dialogue on Inclusive Food Systems
Hybrid Event, 26/05/2021
Wed, May 26, 2021 at 12 PM EST This North America Local Food Dialogue on Inclusive Food Systems, hosted by City of New Haven and ICLE, is intended to be the U.S. local moment for official contribution from cities and counties to the proceedings. We aim t
20/ 5
2021
Pollinating a Dynamic Economy: Prioritizing Pollinators for Better Food Systems
Hybrid Event, 20/05/2021
Join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment of France (INRAE) for a webinar that will explore the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable ag
4/ 5
2021
A New Era for Climate Change and Food Security?
Hybrid Event, 04/05/2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Climate change threatens our ability to ensure global food security and eradicate poverty. At the same time, agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, and livestock production generates around a fifth of the wor
21/ 4
2021
Congressional Briefing on U.S. Food Infrastructure and Hunger: Lessons from COVID-19 & Guidance for the Future (April 21)
Hybrid Event, 21/04/2021
The COVID-19 crisis has placed tremendous stress on the food supply systems around the globe, including in the United States. Feeding America estimates that up to 50 million people in the United States may face food insecurity due to the pandemic, includi
15/ 4
2021
Farmers as Agents of Change in Greening Agriculture: Challenges & Opportunities
Hybrid Event, 15/04/2021
Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST Join us for a high-level webinar, co-hosted by FAO North America and the Embassy of Denmark in the USA, to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in ushering in a green transition to
12/ 4
2021
15/4
2021
Within Reach: Zero Hunger
Hybrid Event, 12/04/2021 - 15/04/2021
The Deaton Institute for University Leadership in International Development is excited to announce the inaugural Within Reach conference, with the theme of Zero Hunger hosted April 12-15, 2021, on a computer screen near you. With renowned World Food Priz
31/ 3
2021
Nature-Based Solutions in Agriculture: Pathways to a more resilient and sustainable food system
Hybrid Event, 31/03/2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 11 AM - 12 PM EST The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) invite you to a special Congressional briefing on how Nature-Based Solutions in agriculture can help us a
30/ 3
2021
FAO-EcoAgriculture Partners Independent Dialogue for the United Nations Food System Summit: Strengthening Landscape Partnerships: A “game-changing” solution?
Hybrid Event, 30/03/2021
March 30th, 2021 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, EST Join us for an Independent Dialogue convened by FAO North America and EcoAgriculture Partners to discuss landscape partnerships in the context of the United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS). The UNFSS will be look
8/ 3
2021
Honoring Indigenous Women as Change-makers in Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems
Hybrid Event, 08/03/2021
In Canada and the United States, there are approximately 4.9 million Indigenous women. They are central in their cultures and societies as leaders and knowledge holders. Indigenous women’s leadership in fields including policy, law, medicine, food systems
17/ 2
2021
Integration of smallholder farmers into global value chains: challenges & opportunities
Hybrid Event, 17/02/2021
Global value chains have emerged rapidly and are widespread in food and agriculture. About one-third of global agricultural and food exports are traded within global value chains. Positive and negative effects can be amplified through GVCs. Knowledge and
11/ 2
2021
How can we produce food and take action for climate and natural resources?
Hybrid Event, 11/02/2021
Nature-based Solutions in agriculture are a critical solution for positive change. Farmers, ranchers, and food producers are on the frontlines of climate change, and play an important role in developing and implementing solutions. Climate and biodiversity
10/ 2
2021
World Pulses Day #PulsesChat on Twitter
Hybrid Event, 10/02/2021
On World Pulses Day, join FAO North America and Pulse Canada for a Twitter Chat on the important role pulses can play in contributing towards the sustainable development goals to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture. Pulses - the edible seeds o
27/ 1
2021
Overcoming water challenges in agriculture – Canadian Perspectives on #SOFA2020
Hybrid Event, 27/01/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and McGill University invite you to a special webinar on Overcoming water challenges in agriculture – Canadian Perspectives on #SOFA2020.Intensifying water constraints threaten food securit
16/ 12
2020
Social Safety Nets in a Global Crisis: Challenges and Lessons Learned Amid a Pandemic
Hybrid Event, 16/12/2020
COVID-19 is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of vulnerable individuals and families around the world, and could push an additional 140 million into extreme poverty. Targeted social safety net programs for those fighting poverty and hunger
7/ 12
2020
FAO-EcoAgriculture Partners High-Level Landscape Dialogue: Integrated Landscape Strategies to Reach Post-2020 Biodiversity Conservation Goals
Hybrid Event, 07/12/2020
Join us for the next Landscape Dialogue convened by FAO and EcoAgriculture Partners to gain insights from distinguished speakers as they discuss and share their vision for how integrated landscape approaches could guide major initiatives pursuing post-202
2/ 12
2020
World Soil Day Webinar | Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity
Hybrid Event, 02/12/2020
Join us ahead of World Soil Day to celebrate healthy soils for the future of food. This years' campaign "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity" urges us to focus our attention on the workers below ground - from tiny bacteria to agile millipedes and s