Global and North American Perspectives on Food Loss and Waste
04/11/2021
4 November 2021, Washington, ...
Check out the November Issue of Now from FAO North America
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...
Building Smallholder Farmer Resilience through Climate Adaptation
02/11/2021
2 November 2021, Washington, ...
Natural Climate Solutions in Landscapes Help Communities Mitigate Impacts, Expert Panel Says
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...
Contributions of Fruits and Vegetables for Sustainable Food Systems in Canada
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 ...
Emergency Desert Locust Response: How a Humanitarian Calamity was Mitigated
21/10/2021
21 October 2021, Des Moines, Iowa - In a high-level
Aquatic foods critical for global food security and nutrition security
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...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack's Message on World Food Day
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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Bipartisan Representatives commit to strengthening global food security through World Food Day resolution
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...
Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia Recognize World Food Day
15/10/2021
15 October 2021, Washington, DC
Transformative Change: The Law as a Driver of Better Agri-Food Systems
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 ...
Bipartisan group of Senators reaffirm US commitment to fighting rising food insecurity ahead of World Food Day
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,...
Co-Producers Unite! Indigenous Chefs and Producers of Turtle Island are creating Native Food Connections
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...
Poets call for empathy and action towards a hunger-free world
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...
2021 World Food Day Twitter Chat #WFDChat
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:
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Better Prod...
Food is Medicine, Food is Culture, Food is Reconciliation: Indigenous Youth and Mentors Dedicated to Participating in their own Evolution
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 ...
Feeding people while saving the planet - "Change the Game, Change the Future" online platform challenges youth with delicate balancing act
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...
Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Sensitive Agriculture for Sustainable Food Systems
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...