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FAO at 80: the pursuit of better food for all
02/12/2025
A new digital publication shines a light on FAO's most important achievements during its eight-decade journey and its evolving mission to ensure that everyone everywhere has the food that they need.
Antimicrobials: Handle with care
30/10/2025
Learn more by reviewing some of FAO’s key materials on AMR.
Know your international food standards!
21/10/2025
Discover more about the Codex Alimentarius Commission, as well as the texts and databases that make up the "food code".
Picturing Progress
16/10/2025
A new photobook captures eight decades of knowledge, collaboration and action towards a better future for everyone.
Cotton: weaving a better future
06/10/2025
World Cotton Day (7 October) is an opportunity to highlight the vital role that cotton plays in economic development, international trade and poverty alleviation.
Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2025
25/09/2025
Check out the latest analysis of regional and global figures and trends for the 22 SDG indicators under FAO's responsibility.
Recipe books for sustainable gastronomy champions
04/06/2025
Test your cooking skills and become a sustainable gastronomy champion!
World Food Safety Day: science in action!
03/06/2025
Have a look at some of the latest knowledge products highlighting the FAO’s unique, 360° vision on food safety.
Fighting IUU fishing
02/06/2025
A compilation of FAO’s resources showcasing the Organization’s work to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
Biodiversity takes centre stage
16/05/2025
Take a look at the wealth of FAO resources on biodiversity, highlighting the Organization’s efforts to achieve its vision of a sustainable and food-secure world for all.
Potatoes: So Familiar, So Much More to Learn
14/05/2025
Get ready to celebrate the International Day of Potato!
The importance of bee-ing pollinators
12/05/2025
This year, we will celebrate the diversity of bees and look at the ways we keep them.
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Resilient, sustainable and healthy tea
12/05/2025
Find out more about this important commodity that is vital to the many smallholder farmers who produce it!
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Recognizing the importance of plant health
07/05/2025
Brush up on your knowledge through a selection of FAO publications highlighting the importance of plant health.
Guided by innovation
18/04/2025
Dive into these resources showcasing FAO's work across different areas of expertise to advance innovation.
Celebrating the importance of forests for food security and nutrition
18/03/2025
Browse through a selection of FAO publications on the topic and get ready to celebrate!
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23/01/2025
The FAO publications updates are available in English, French, Arabic and Chinese.
E-ducate yourself!
23/01/2025
Here’s how to browse through the wealth of our online resources, easily accessible from your computer or mobile phone.
Agrifood systems in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
27/12/2024
Review the draft guidance for Target 10 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through an FSN Forum consultation
Celebrating Arabic language at FAO
18/12/2024
This World Arabic Language Day, browse through the FAO publications available in this language
What’s new on land, soils and water
11/12/2024
Have a look at these new FAO reports released to coincide with international events focused on land, soils and water
Building reliable, accessible, shareable knowledge for all
26/11/2024
Discover the "Wikiproject for a United Nations of knowledge”, a project awarded as Best Practice by Expo Osaka 2025
Community engagement for inclusive rural transformation and gender equality
05/11/2024
The FSN Forum has made available a space where you can share strategies, interventions or innovations on community engagement.
Read your way to the COPs 2024
30/10/2024
Take a look at a selection of FAO publications that present the Organization’s core work on tackling biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation.
The FAO publications catalogue 2024 is out!
11/10/2024
Browse through a selection of FAO’s best and latest releases!
#COAG29: A selection of key publications showcasing FAO's work towards agrifood systems transformation
30/09/2024
Have a look at a selection of publications highlighting the work of FAO in the agrifood sector.
Improving animal health for sustainable livestock transformation and One Health implementation
17/09/2024
Brush up your knowledge on animal health innovation, reference centres and vaccines ahead of the conference!
FAO resources on Indigenous Peoples
05/09/2024
Browse our selection of publications to learn more about FAO’s work with Indigenous Peoples.
Savouring heritage through forgotten foods
18/07/2024
Rediscovering Africa's native foods for a sustainable agricultural renaissance
Fish for our times (and our supper)
17/06/2024
On this Sustainable Gastronomy Day (18 June), treat yourself to a healthy portion of fish − and fish culture!
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Food safety saves lives
04/06/2024
World Food Safety Day 2024 is an opportunity to brush up your knowledge on the topic with a selection of FAO publications.
Get ready to celebrate the International Day of Plant Health!
06/05/2024
Healthy plants constitute the foundation for all life on Earth, as well as ecosystem functions, food security and nutrition.
Strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems
30/04/2024
Discover how you can contribute to the draft document on strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems
Get read-y, it’s World Book Day!
23/04/2024
Here’s wishing you a happy World Book and Copyright Day. And thanks for spending it with us!
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Planet vs. Plastics: A tough challenge
22/04/2024
Have a look at this selection of FAO reports shedding light on the many implications of the use of plastics in agrifood systems.
Celebrating Chinese Language Day
19/04/2024
Browse through the wealth of FAO publications in Chinese!
The International Day of Forests is here!
20/03/2024
Get ready to celebrate the day by brushing up your knowledge with a wealth of FAO resources on forests
FAO: Calls to “grow equality” for women underpin editorial output
08/03/2024
On International Women's Day, explore our latest reports on the topic.
More sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems
19/02/2024
Discover how you can contribute to the new FSN Forum call on agrifood systems transformation governance
Hunger and malnutrition: how well is your region doing?
02/02/2024
The 2023 reports for five regions are now available
Food for thought to guide your thoughts of food
28/12/2023
So here is food for thought: why not take advantage of this time of year to try new recipes and showcase your culinary talents to friends and family?
How can agrifood systems hidden costs and benefits be effectively incorporated into decision-making for transformation?
19/12/2023
Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the discussion on hidden costs and benefits of agrifood systems.
Look down in wonder: the power of soils
04/12/2023
World Soil Day is a move to put soils on the map and an opportunity to rustle up a selection of FAO publications.
Celebrate the 10 years of the SSF Guidelines!
04/12/2023
Did you know? 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication.
Protecting consumer health with Codex Alimentarius
22/11/2023
A selection of FAO’s publications on food safety highlights the pivotal role of Codex Alimentarius in protecting consumer health and facilitating the international food trade.
Celebrate the 20 years of the Right to Food Voluntary Guidelines!
17/11/2023
Join the FSN's call for submissions to help inform on the progress towards the realization of the Right to Food to mark the 20th anniversary of the Voluntary Guidelines!
The FAO publications catalogue 2023 is out!
10/10/2023
The 2023 of the FAO publications catalogue is out. Go check it!
Transforming livestock systems for better efficiency, inclusiveness and resilience
20/09/2023
Have a look at a selection of FAO publications on better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.