World Food Day

Hybrid Event, 16/10/2026

Every year, a large number of events – from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests and concerts – are organized in around 150 countries across the world to celebrate World Food Day.  NGOs, journalists, governments, cities, civil society organizations and individuals, including youth, take advantage of this opportunity to call for action.

Science and Innovation Forum 2026

Hybrid Event, 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

World Food Forum

Hybrid Event, 08/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event is a global platform that drives action to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science and innovation, and investment. Bringing together all stakeholders, it serves as a dynamic space for turning ideas into actions, scaling solutions and forging synergistic partnerships. By uniting diverse voices and fostering cross-secto...

From Seeds to Foods

08/10/2026 - 12/10/2026

FAO’s Global Exhibition From Seeds to Foods returns for its second edition, from 8 to 12 October 2026, at the historic Circo Massimo in Rome, building on the success of last year’s event. The exhibition gathers hundreds of exhibitors from around the world, offering an engaging and accessible platform that brings agrifood systems to life. Come discover how seeds and inputs are ...

28th Session of the Committee on Forestry

28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026

The Committee on Forestry (COFO) is FAO’s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry, guiding the Organization’s work and fostering international collaboration, policy dialogue and technical guidance on forest-related issues. The 28th Session of COFO will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. COFO brings together 128 Members and meets every tw...

FAO Global Conference for actions on One Health in agrifood systems

Hybrid Event, 21/09/2026 - 23/09/2026

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems. The FAO Global Conference will bring together global leaders, technical experts, partners and stakeholders to accelerate the practical application of One Health across agrifood systems.

From field signal to field-ready decision: AI-enabled surveillance and early warning for transboundary plant pests and diseases

Hybrid Event, 29/07/2026

Transboundary plant pests and diseases often move faster than the systems built to detect them, threatening food security and trade across entire regions. Early,...

COAG30 side event: First Plenary Assembly of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity on Agriculture (WASAG)

Hybrid Event, 24/07/2026

The First Plenary Assembly of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) partnership will take place on 24 July 2026 at 13:30 - 16:00 (CET) at FAO HQ and online, during the Thirtieth Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG 30). As the decision-making body of the partnership, the Plenary Assembly will bring together FAO Members and WASAG partners to agree on strategic...

COAG30 side event: Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD)

Hybrid Event, 24/07/2026

This high-level event will present the Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD), FAO’s new country-driven initiative to strengthen prevention, preparedness and progressive control of transboundary animal diseases. It will highlight Member commitment, clarify key programme elements, including governance and implementation, and identify opportunities for engagement...

COAG30 side event: Plant Health in One Health (NSP)

Hybrid Event, 23/07/2026

This side event provides a forum for informed exchange of ideas and evidence to aid the continuing elucidation of how plant health underpins the One Health approach. The discussions will cover key related topics including biosecurity, integrated pest management, pesticide risk reduction and antimicrobial resistance, as well as prospects for a global programme on the topic. 

The 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG)

Hybrid Event, 20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026

During the 2026 COAG, delegates will engage in discussions covering a wide range of matters aligned with the COAG mandate. These will include fostering innovation in food security, bioeconomy, One Health, advancing climate resilience, sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity, and sustainable land and water management, the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation, a...

FAO Global Conference on smart farming

Hybrid Event, 01/07/2026 - 03/07/2026

FAO is organizing the Global Conference on Smart Farming: Leveraging data and technology for sustainable agrifood systems from 1 to 3 July 2026 at its headquarters in Rome, Italy, and online. The three-day conference will explore ways of scaling smart farming systems while showcasing practical innovations that promote youth and women’s entrepreneurship, and digital skills. It will also ...

Climate-responsive and adaptive social protection in fragile and conflict-affect situations: Partnerships, delivery and financing models for lasting impact

Hybrid Event, 08/06/2026

This hybrid event will be held during the World Bank’s Fragility Forum, which will take place in Washington, D.C. from 8-10 June. The event will examine how partnersh...

COAG Sub-Committee on Livestock: Fourth Session

Hybrid Event, 03/06/2026 - 05/05/2026

The Fourth Session of the COAG Sub-Committee on Livestock will take place from 3 to 5 June 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome. During this Fourth Session, delegates will address the draft Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation and the following agenda items related to the three main thematic areas of the Sub-Committee’s Multi-Year Programme of Work (2024-2027) ...

FAO report launch: “Food safety implications of recycled plastics and alternative food contact materials (FCMs)”

13/05/2026

FAO will host a webinar to launch the report “Food safety implications of recycled plastics and alternative food contact materials (FCMs).” The event will bring together food safety experts and stakeholders to discuss food safety aspects that need to be considered and addressed when using recycled and alternative materials in food packag...

International Day of Plant Health: Plant Biosecurity for Food Security and Nutrition

Hybrid Event, 12/05/2026

The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development. Join FAO for a high-level event on the theme "Plant Biosecurity for Food Security and Nutrition".

Advancing One Health through the One Health Knowledge Nexus: Knowledge, partnerships, action

31/03/2026

The One Health Summit Festival event will showcase how the One Health Knowledge Nexus (OHKN) is accelerating One Health action by fosterin...

Global One Health Intelligence in action: Official launch of the GLEWS+ platform and website

26/03/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) will host a virtual event on Thursday, 26 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET, marking the official launch of the modernized Global Early Warning System (GLEWS+) platform and its new public website. GLEWS+ is a flagship One Health i...

Effective emergency preparedness and response for Rift Valley fever (RVF) — A One Health perspective

16/12/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH), is supporting countries to reinforce systems for early warning detection, risk monitoring, and rapid outbreak response. To advance these efforts, FAO is hosting a two-part webinar series designed for veterinary services and animal health stakeholders across t...

Strengthening capacity in Africa to tackle Rift Valley fever

20/11/2025

In recent weeks, RVF has re-emerged as a major concern in Senegal and Mauritania, with significant impacts on human and animal health and growing concern about potential spread within and beyond national borders. Through the Emergency Prevention System for Animal Health (EMPRES-AH), FAO is supporting countries to reinforce systems for early warning detection, risk monitoring, and rapid outbreak...