Events
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.
13/ 12
2018
Agricultural Landscapes & Climate Change in the US: Recent Policy and Program Developments
Hybrid Event, 13/12/2018
So much is changing, and needs to change, to make U.S. agriculture climate smart. Join this discussion to hear, and share, the latest developments.With the release of the 2018 IPCC report, and the recent Global Climate Action Summit in California,
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
30/ 10
2018
Agriculture, Climate Change & Migration Challenges and Opportunities for Women and Youth
Hybrid Event, 30/10/2018
FAO North America, CARE Canada and Aga Khan Foundation Canada invite you to the Canadian launch of The State of Food and Agriculture 2018: Agriculture, Climate Change & Migration; Challenges and opportunities for women and youth. Climate change is in
22/ 10
2018
Geographical Indications and Sustainability: New Methodologies and Tools for Measuring It
Hybrid Event, 22/10/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The World Food Law Institute (WFLI) invite you to join a roundtable discussion among experts and guests for the second year in a series of events about Geographical Indications (GIs) fo
17/ 10
2018
World Food Prize - Climate Variability and Conflict: Actions Need to Ensure Food Security
Hybrid Event, 17/10/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in collaboration with the Alliance to End Hunger invites you to a discussion on how we can ensure food and nutrition security amidst climate variability and conflict with the 2018 World Food Priz
15/ 10
2018
World Food Day Reception
Hybrid Event, 15/10/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations commemorates World Food Day on October 16th each year to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and malnutrition, and to ensure food security and nutritious diets
10/ 10
2018
Our Actions Are Our Future: Celebrate World Food Day
Hybrid Event, 10/10/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in conjunction with The Congressional Hunger Caucus and The Congressional Food Waste Caucus invite you to a congressional briefing in anticipation of World Food Day to discuss triumphs and challe
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
13/ 9
2018
Leveraging Private Sector Investment in Agricultural Value Chains to Benefit Smallholders and Reach Zero Hunger
Hybrid Event, 13/09/2018
Under an ever-expanding global economy, smallholder farmers are confronted with market landscape that can offer both promise and peril. There is a unique opportunity and critical responsibility that the private sector must play to build the capacity of va
5/ 9
2018
International Perspectives on Food Waste
Hybrid Event, 05/09/2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in conjunction with the House Food Waste Caucus, invite you to a discussion about food waste reduction efforts around the world. We will highlight international success stories as examples of th
29/ 6
2018
The Story of Food Waste
Hybrid Event, 29/06/2018
This event is by invitation only. To learn more about the documentary, Wasted! The Story About Food Waste, visit: http://www.wastedfilm.com For more information, please contact [email protected].
28/ 6
2018
Biofortification: Better Crops, Better Nutrition
Hybrid Event, 28/06/2018
Please join us for a lively roundtable discussion hosted by Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office for North America in collaboration with Global Harvest Initiative (GHI), HarvestPlus and the Global Alliance for Imp
26/ 6
2018
Property Rights and Integrated Landscape Management
Hybrid Event, 26/06/2018
This roundtable, the latest in the FAO-EcoAgriculture Landscape Roundtable Series, will be exploring perspectives and experience on the challenges of defining and innovating property rights and access in the context of multi-stakeholder landscape initiati