Highlights
OUR OFFICE
Director's Corner

Discover latest interviews, videos and audio from the Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation Oleg Kobiakov in the media.

IN FOCUS
Young Professionals Programme

Interested in applying to FAO's Young Professionals Programme (YPP)? Please check the current opportunities and how to apply here.

Contest
International Photo Contest “Woman Farmer: Faces of the Earth”

Take the opportunity to capture and highlight the diverse experiences and challenges of women in agriculture.

CAMPAIGN
International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026

Discover how women farmers drive food security, nutrition and economic resilience and join the call to strengthen women’s empowerment across agrifood systems.

PUBLICATION
Just released: The State of the World's Forests 2026

This edition examines how forest and landscape restoration can be scaled to deliver lasting benefits for people and the planet.

IN FOCUS
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Discover the GIAHS designated systems in 29 countries. Learn more how traditional knowledge plays a crucial role in tackling climate change and safeguarding food production.

Upcoming Events

28/9

2026

2/10

2026

Hybrid Event, 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026

The Committee on Forestry (COFO) is FAO’s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry, guiding the Organization’s work and fostering international collaboration, policy dialogue and technical guidance on forest-related issues. The 28th Session of COFO will be held from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Learn more about the Committee on Forestry

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