Events
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
12/11
2020
29/10
2020
Symposium| Transforming Food Loss into Commercial and Nutritional Products (Nov 12)
Hybrid Event, 12/11/2020 - 29/10/2020
Communities, businesses, governments and non-profits are developing creative mechanisms for purchasing and transforming “food loss” from harvest, slaughter and catch into foods and other products to support rural economies and the nutrition needs of consu
23/10
2020
Food systems in the time of COVID-19: North American perspectives on how the FAO can contribute to greater resilience
Hybrid Event, 23/10/2020
COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every element of every food system on earth. From international commodity markets to local cooperatives, from consumption patterns to transport protocols, from access to farm labour to reforming the retail sector – the pandem
22/10
2020
Virtual Event – Commemorating 75 Years of FAO (Oct 22)
Hybrid Event, 22/10/2020
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the first and largest specialized organization of the United Nations. Its North American roots run deep. The idea for such an organization was sparked during a meeting, called by United
16/10
2020
Smithsonian Food History Weekend | Deep Dish Dialogue: Rebuilding the Food System
Hybrid Event, 16/10/2020
Join us and Food Tank on World Food Day for a Deep Dish Dialogue: Rebuilding the Food System featuring Chef José Andrés, Leah Penniman, Laura Reiley, Danielle Nierenberg and Vimlendra Sharan.
15/10
2020
World Food Prize Side Event | Building More Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems for Improved Global Food Security and Nutrition (Oct 15)
Hybrid Event, 15/10/2020
Join us for a high-level roundtable discussion co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Alliance to End Hunger to learn about the actions needed to promote more resilient and sustainable food systems for im
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