FAO Liaison Office for North America

04/11/2021

4 November 2021, Washington, ...

04/11/2021

Greetings, 

As we embark on the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26), we must take advantage of this critical opportunity to commit to even bolder climate actions as our future depends on it! Food systems contribute to a third of global greenhouse gas emiss...

02/11/2021

2 November 2021, Washington, ...

02/11/2021

In response to the climate change emergency, policymakers, businesses and communities are seeking powerful, cost-effective solutions to react to a changing world. 

Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) have emerged as one answer that gives many people hope, particularl...

29/10/2021

5 November 2021, Washington, DC/ Ottawa, ON - To mark the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, FAO North America convened an expert discussion, moderated by Jocelyn Brown Hall, Director of FAO North America, to highlight how fruits and vegetables contribute to sustainable food systems ...

21/10/2021

21 October 2021, Des Moines, Iowa - In a high-level 

20/10/2021

20 October 2021, Des Moines, Iowa -  During the 2021 International Borlaug Dialogue, FAO North America and the Alliance to End Hunger hosted a virtual side event highlighting the role of aquaculture and fisheries in promoting global food security and nutrition. The session...

15/10/2021

On October 16, I join others across the globe in celebrating World Food Day.  World Food Day commemorates the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which for more than 75 years has played a vital role in strengthening food security and alleviating global hunger.

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15/10/2021

15 October 2021, Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), and Jim McGovern (D-MA), introduced H.Res. 70...

15/10/2021

15 October 2021, Washington, DC 

15/10/2021

15 October 2021, Washington, DC - In celebration of World Food Day, the World Food Law Institute (WFLI) in collaboration with FAO convened, “Transforming Food Systems Through Law.” The annual WFLI lecture featured FAO Legal Counsel Donata Rugarabamu who explored how laws can support agri-food ...

15/10/2021

15 October 2021, Washington, DC – The United States Senate unanimously passed a two-year Senate Resolution, S.Res.414, which designates October 16, 2021 and 2022,...

14/10/2021

14 October 2021, Washington, DC - In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States, the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada, and World Food Day 2021, FAO North America hosted, “Co-P...

14/10/2021

15 October 202, Washington, DC – Ahead of World Food Day, Poetry X Hunger in partnership with FAO North America and the Capital Are...

13/10/2021

13 October 2021, Washington, DC - 

11/10/2021

Join FAO North America and Food Tank ahead of World Food Day to discuss how we can transform our agri-food systems from farm to fork to be more sustainable, efficient, inclusive, and resilient for: 

  • Better Prod...

11/10/2021

Message from the Director

06/10/2021

6 October 2021 - As part of the World Food Forum festivities, Indigenous Chef Nephi Craig was joined by a panel of seven Indigenous youth and leaders from North America in a ...

04/10/2021

4 October 2021, Rome - In the quest to transform global agri-food systems, reducing food loss and waste seems like a straightforward way to fight hunger, increase access to healthy diets, and protect the environment. But the reality is more complicated; solving o...

30/09/2021

30 September 2021 - In a high-level webinar co-hosted by FAO North America and the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment of France (INRAE), expert panelists discussed challenges and opportunities for promoting more sustainable agricultural practices...