Technology is key to new solutions the world needs in transitioning to a sustainable, food-secure future. The challenges to ensuring food and nutrition for all have mounted with compounding crises, and in response, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has redefined its approach to cooperation and partnerships – forging and reinforcing those that can deliver transformative impact – and driving innovation across its work.

As the world grapples with escalating food insecurity in the context of climate change and population growth, the partnership between FAO and Mississippi State University (MSU) is a strong example of collaboration and innovation. One area of partnership focus on is artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing and data science for agrifood systems, and on 25 June 2025, FAO and MSU came together at FAO headquarters to explore how these cutting-edge technologies can help build resilient, sustainable food systems and help ensure food security and nutrition globally.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on genetic engineering and biotechnological solutions in support of transforming agrifood systems. The agreement underscores both organizations’ commitment to fostering innovation, addressing pressing global challenges such as food security and environmental sustainability, and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Penn State University have signed a cooperation agreement which will enhance their collaboration on establishing Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State to support young innovators. The agreement was signed by FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero Cullen and Penn State's Assistant Treasurer Kimberly J. Fisher.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding during the “Launch of Global Agro-Ecological Zoning Version 5,” which took place on 14 April 2025. The partnership com...

Two leading Kazakh universities – the Kazakh National Agricultural Research University (KazNARU), based in Almaty; and the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, (KATRU), based in Astana; have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming agrifood systems in the Mediterranean region by renewing the...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an additional four years, extending their partnership to January 2029 to advance renewable energy solutions in agrifood systems and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The agreement was formalized through an exchange of letters between FAO Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) Kaveh Zahedi and IRENA Director of Country Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) Gurbuz Gonul.

The world continues to face challenges in sustainably producing fruit and vegetables to feed an ever-growing population. To meet demand in a deteriorating environment and amid climate change uncertainties, it is essential to establish sustainable horticultural production systems that follow an...

FAO is pleased to launch a new Call for Expressions of Interest for Institutional Collaborations under the FAO Internship Programme!

Part of FAO’s commitment to fostering the professional development of global youth with diverse backgrounds and talent, this Call aims to expand the reach ...

Rome, Italy – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) reaffirmed their collaboration in August 2024 by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to contribute to innovation and digital transformation in agr...

Rome/Italy - Sharing a common vision for a sustainable and prosperous world, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Luiss Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (Luiss) have partnered to build capacities and engage youth in adv...

Ganja, Azerbaijan – In a significant move towards advancing sustainable agricultural development in Azerbaijan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Azerbaijan State Agricultural University (ASAU) formalized a new partnership to...

In the framework of the 2024 World Food Forum, the FAO Regional Office ...

FAO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI). The agreement focuses on capacity building regarding law of the sea and ocean affairs, including fisheries law and policy for sustainable utilization, conservation and management of liv...

FAO and Luiss Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (Luiss University) recognize that youth engagement is key to achieving sustainable agrifood systems transformation. As the global...

FAO, in collaboration with the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), has launched a Bhutanese version of "The SDGs Action Card Game X (Cross)", as part of the National Youth Symposiu...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Agri...