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During this last month of 2021, as we gather with family and friends to celebrate the many holidays from religions around the world, I am deeply grateful to farmers, producers and ranchers who provide us with the food we have on our tables. They have ...

Rome – Countries need to make their agrifood systems more resilient to sudden shocks of the kind witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has emerged as a major driver of the latest rise in global hunger estimates. According to a new report published today by the Food an...

The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) will hold six regional consultations between September and November 2021. These consultations will contribute to the preparation of the Voluntary Guidelines (VGs) on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment (GEWE) i...

Rome – Agricultural expansion drives almost 90 percent of global deforestation – an impact much greater than previously thought, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said when releasing the first findings of its new 

5 November 2021, Washington, DC - Highlighting how Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge can guide sustainable food systems, Planet Forward and FAO North America hosted a panel discussion featuring Indigenous leaders and experts from different areas of food and agriculture. The session, moderated by F...

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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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 ...