Events
14/10
2020
2020 World Food Day Commemorative Ceremony
Hybrid Event, 14/10/2020
World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of FAO in an exceptional moment as countries around the world deal with the widespread effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a time to look into the future we need to build together. World Food Day is
13/10
2020
Recipes from Turtle Island (Oct 13)
Hybrid Event, 13/10/2020
Join a special celebration of World Food Day and Indigenous People's Day as we launch Recipes from Turtle Island, a collaboration with Slow Food Turtle Island Association & Slow Food USA.
9/10
2020
FAO and Duke University Partner to Strengthen Science-Policy Nexus for Sustainable Fisheries (Oct 9)
Hybrid Event, 09/10/2020
From rocky coasts to inland rivers, small-scale fisheries offer livelihoods for millions of people and provide essential nutrients for billions, while contributing substantially to local and national economies globally. Despite their invaluable contributi
8/10
2020
‘Landscapes for People, Food and Nature’ 2012-2020: Reflections and Lessons Learned for Future Global Landscape Development
Hybrid Event, 08/10/2020
Join us for the next Landscape Roundtable convened by FAO and EcoAgriculture Partners to reflect upon the achievements and lessons learned from the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature (LPFN) initiative, which began in 2012 and officially closes this ye
2/10
2020
Global Food Supply Chains: An Early Assessment of Covid-19 Impacts
Hybrid Event, 02/10/2020
Covid-19 caused a multitude of food systems-wide shocks, including disruptions to global food supply chains. This news makes headlines, but what is the true extent of these disruptions? Are these disruptions to blame for rising rates of food insecurity in
30/9
2020
The Power of Youth for Agricultural Transformation: A View from Sub-Saharan Africa (Sept 30)
Hybrid Event, 30/09/2020
Today, more than 60 percent of Africans are under the age of 25. By 2050, the population of the region is expected to double, and half will be under 18. Without proper interventions, this rapid population growth will magnify the strains on an already frag
28/9
2020
Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the planet. (Sept. 28)
Hybrid Event, 28/09/2020
Join FAO North America and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation in observing the first-ever International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, which is a global call to action to transform and rebalance the way our food is produced and consume
8/9
2020
Reclaiming health through Indigenous Food Systems: A discussion on the film “Gather” (Sept. 8)
Hybrid Event, 08/09/2020
A unique opportunity to watch the new film, "Gather," prior to its public debut! With registration, you will have a 96 hour window to watch the film.On Tuesday, September 8, join FAO North America for a panel discussion with the film director and featured
23/7
2020
Critical Action for Nutrition Equity (July 23)
Hybrid Event, 23/07/2020
Recent developments – including the COVID-19 pandemic – have highlighted that our food and nutrition systems have not treated populations in developed or developing countries equally. Those suffering from the outcome of inequities-the poor, women and chil
14/7
2020
Transforming Food Systems for Affordable, Healthy and Sustainable Diets for All: A High-Level Discussion on the Key Findings of the 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
Hybrid Event, 14/07/2020
Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, podcast, and a blog will be available in the days following the event. The 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)
2/7
2020
Reducing Food Loss and Waste during COVID-19
Hybrid Event, 02/07/2020
COVID-19 is triggering chain reactions in many sectors, especially when it comes to food loss and food waste. Between measures adopted by governments to fight the virus, and consumer panic buying, more food is at risk of being lost along the food chain or
30/6
2020
Our Forests Under Threat: Protecting Forests for Sustainable Livelihoods
Hybrid Event, 30/06/2020
FAO North America and the National Geographic Society invite you to join a virtual roundtable focusing on how the global community can protect forests in order to sustain livelihoods. The session will explore challenges and solutions in balancing conserva
29/6
2020
Build back equal: Canada’s unique response to hunger, COVID-19 and the climate crisis
Hybrid Event, 29/06/2020
COVID-19 affects us all, but not equally.While many Canadians worry about grocery store shelves being more bare than usual, more than 265 million people globally could face starvation by the end of 2020.Farmers in Canada and around the world are seeing ch
25/6
2020
Landscape Roundtable: Insights from The African Landscape Action Plan, Phase 3 (June 25)
Hybrid Event, 25/06/2020
Join us for the next Landscape Roundtable convened by FAO and EcoAgriculture Partners discussing the soon to be released Phase 3 of the African Landscape Action Plan (ALAP), which lays out a strategy for achieving sustainable development in Africa through
18/6
2020
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (18 June)
Hybrid Event, 18/06/2020
Join FAO North America and the Embassy of Denmark in the USA to learn about potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on efforts to manage and prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antimicrobials are essential for treating and prevent
16/6
2020
Food Systems Dialogue on Gender (June 16)
Hybrid Event, 16/06/2020
FAO North America and CARE will host a Food Systems Dialogue on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for Food Security and Nutrition. The event is by invitation only. For more information about the session, please email [email protected].
26/5
2020
Preparing for the Food and Nutrition Security Impacts of COVID-19 (May 26)
Hybrid Event, 26/05/2020
Join FAO North America and CARE Canada to hear stakeholder perspectives from the front lines of the food and nutrition security response to COVID-19, in Canada and around the world. COVID-19 is anticipated to have significant medium- and long-term imp
19/5
2020
The Coming Crisis: Preventing a Hunger Catastrophe amid COVID-19 (May 19)
Hybrid Event, 19/05/2020
Join us for a high-level congressional webinar briefing co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Alliance to End Hunger in conjunction with the House Hunger Caucus to learn about the key findings of the 2020 G
15/5
2020
World Bee Day | Protecting Our Pollinators (May 15)
Hybrid Event, 15/05/2020
Join FAO North America in advance of World Bee Day for a dynamic webinar on the importance of pollinators for our food system, the threats they face and best practices to safeguard them. The session will feature a preview of the documentary “The Pollinato
29/4
2020
Online Event: Mitigating Africa’s and Asia’s Locust Infestation amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
Hybrid Event, 29/04/2020
These are exceedingly difficult times for farmers in East Africa and South Asia. Amid the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, swarms of locusts numbering in the hundreds of billions are inundating the regions—the worst infestation of its kind in 25