5 February 2019, Washington, DC - The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research held its all day event - Foster Our Future - in Washington, DC to discuss game-changing research technology and innovation, and highlight the importance of continued research investment in sustainable agricultur...

7 February 2019, Washington, DC - FAO North America in partnership with EcoAgricultrue Partners organized a roundtable on new developments for climate smart landscapes globally focusing on policy, partnerships and finance.

Amidst mounting challenges posed by climate change, the global c...

13 February 2019, Washington, DC - Planet Forward at the George Washington University organized a salon on tackling food loss and waste using storytelling. The discussion, moderated by Planet Forward creator and host Frank Sesno, featured Vimlendra Sharan, Director of FAO North America, Meghan...

Find the answers of our ZeroHunger Crossword from our March 2019 newsletter here!  

UN Headquarters in New York from 11-22 March
FAO and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW): social protection, key ingredient for fighting hunger and poverty

The priority themes for this year’s edition of CSW are key for FAO: social protection systems, ac...

Read our latest newsletter on climate smart landscapes, storytelling to tackle food waste, innovation for smallholders, a Q&A on social protection, a Zero Hunger crossword, and new publications on biodiversity, food safety, gender and more here.

6 March 2019, Washington, DC – The World Food Law Institute and FAO North America cohosted an informative discussion about Geographical Indications (GIs) for food. The discussion explored how certifications, controls, and legal systems are used to address the growing and costly problem of frau...

4 –5 April 2019, Washington, DC - At the 2019 Planet Forward Summit, students from across the United States gathered to learn how to be storytellers of impact for the planet. The two-day summit covered topics ranging from ocean plastics to conservation; environmental policy to plant based...

25 - 29 March, Washington, DC - The 2019 Land and Poverty Conference presented the latest research and innovations in policies and good practice on land governance around the world. The conference, one of the largest international events on land governance, attracted over 1,500 participan...

22 April 2019, Washington, DC - To mark Earth Day and the importance of committing ourselves to protect our planet, as did 20 million Americans who marched for the deteriorating environment in 1970, FAO North America convened a reception. The event featured remarks by Denis Hayes, organizer of...

25 April 2019 –Over half of the world population lives in urban areas today. By 2050, this number will increase to a staggering 70%. Ensuring resilient and sustainable food systems that can adapt to the global urban transition will be essential to maintain a healthy population, planet and econ...

With only a slight fall in the number of people facing acute levels of hunger globally—from 124 million in 2017 to 113 million in 2018—acute hunger levels have surpassed 100 million for the past three years. Conflict, economic shocks, and climate change and natural disasters continue to put to...

Read our newsletter for insights on the latest Global Report on Food Crises, leveraging local government actions for sustainable urban food communities, Earth Day, and our announcement with Planet Forward to provide three student storytellers with the opportunity to join FAO...

7 May 2019, Washington, DC – One third of the world’s population is malnourished – with the greatest burden faced by low- and middle-income countries. To meet this fundamental challenge in the food system, FAO North America and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) USA co-hosted a ...

13 May 2019, Ottawa, ON – FAO North America in partnership with CARE Canada co-organized a roundtable discussion entitled New Ways of Working: Linking Policy and Practice at the CARE Canada Headquarters in Ottawa. The event highlighted Canadian perspe...

Three-quarters of the world’s crop species producing fruits or seeds for human use depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. Pollinators play an essential role in helping to feed a rising global population in a sustainable way, while also maintaining biodiversity and vibrant eco...

Washington, DC – In the last year, the mounting challenges posed by climate change have been highlighted with the release of the 2018 IPCC report, the Global Climate Action Summit in California, international student walkouts, and numerous climate-related emergencies. Amidst the need to amplif...

Washington, D.C. – The 2019 World Food Law Symposium examined trends and case studies from around the world when geographical indications (GIs) are combined with the growing sector of gastro-tourism, experiences that are linked with food related products and activities while traveling.&nb...

 

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