Events
26/4
2019
24/4
2019
Technical Discussion on the 2019 Global Report on Food Crises
Hybrid Event, 26/04/2019 - 24/04/2019
Conflict and extreme climate events are contributing to rising levels of food insecurity and malnutrition. In 2018, some 113 million people in 53 countries experienced acute food insecurity. The Global Report on Food Crises provides the latest estimates o
25/4
2019
24/4
2019
Global Food Crises Briefing
Hybrid Event, 25/04/2019 - 24/04/2019
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in conjunction with the Senate and House Hunger Caucuses jointly invite you to a congressional briefing on the state of the global food cri
25/4
2019
Urban Food Governance
Hybrid Event, 25/04/2019
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites you to a roundtable discussion examining how local governments, especially in low and middle-income countries, are already engaging in activities to strengthen sustainable food syst
22/4
2019
14/3
2019
15/3
2019
FAO North America at Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) and Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) Summits
Hybrid Event, 14/03/2019 - 15/03/2019
2019 Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH) will take place on March 14, 2019 at the University of Southern Maine. PUSH is a global collaborative effort that brings together higher education institutions in the fight against hunger and malnutrition. The
6/3
2019
Geographical Indications for Food, co-organized with the World Food Law Institute (WFLI)
Hybrid Event, 06/03/2019
FAO North America and the World Food Law Institute (WFLI) will coorganize an event on Geographical Indications for Food, featuring: • Florence Tartanac, Senior Officer, Nutrition & Food Systems Division, Food & Agriculture Organization of the Un
7/2
2019
New Developments for Climate Smart Landscapes Globally: Policy, Partnerships, and Finance
Hybrid Event, 07/02/2019
Join us to catch up on and share the most recent developments affecting the implementation and advancement of climate smart landscapes around the world.
6/12
2018
Getting Back on Track: U.S. Policy Priorities to Reach Zero Hunger Globally
Hybrid Event, 06/12/2018
Please join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Alliance to End Hunger, and an expert panel to discuss how the United States can build off its historic leadership in global food security issues, and promote policies and progra
8/11
2018
Migration, Agriculture, and Rural Development
Hybrid Event, 08/11/2018
The dramatic changes in the flow of migrants across international borders, as well as accelerating internal movements of rural migrants towards cities, are reshaping our world. For many smallholder farmers and herders, moving away from rural areas is an a
10/10
2018
Discussion on Key Findings of FAO's 2018 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
Hybrid Event, 10/10/2018
FAO’s 2018 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report highlights that for the third consecutive year global hunger has risen, now standing at 821 million people today compared to 804 million last year. This three-year increase repres
9/10
2018
UN Staff World Food Day Volunteer Event with Capital Area Food Bank
Hybrid Event, 09/10/2018
We are inviting UN staff based in the DC area to join us in giving back to our community by volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank ahead of World Food Day. Celebrated annually on October 16th, World Food Day aims to raise awareness and action for thos