On September 7-8, 2023 the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan - with the technical support of FAO - will host the International Conference on Food Security as a global multilateral platform to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the field of food security.

31/08/2023 Incheon city - The Asia-Pacific Regional Science and Innovation Forum held today highlighted the need for investments and the active involvement of young people, women and indigenous communities in building climate-resilient agrifood systems in the region. It spotlighted climate-actions driven by young people and local communities in Asia-Pacific with a focus on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable food production and processing, digital solutions, data-driven decision-making, and community mobilization.

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the creation of a new Scientific Advisory Board to advise UN leaders on breakthroughs in science and technology and how to harness the benefits of these advances and mitigate potential risks.

FAO Director-General addresses the opening ceremony along with UN Secretary-General and Italian Prime Minister

SIF 2023 Regional event  - FAO and ITU hold Digital Agriculture Solutions Forum 2023

QU Dongyu addresses meetings in Hyderabad on topics including food security and biodiversity

Weather reversal pattern points to higher drought risks in southern Africa and Central America and Far East Asia

FAO’s Strategy on Climate Change 2022-31 supports countries to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable

Indigenous women play a leading role in the biodiverse agricultural and agroforestry systems, known as chakras

FAO Director-General addresses Food Systems National Conveners in targeting follow-up actions to the UN Food Systems Summit

 

FAO’s ability to be fit-for-purpose in the context of such new realities is rooted in its transformation, under Director-General QU Dongyu, towards a reinvigorated business model based on innovative working methods.

A unique e-commerce platform recognized for innovative solutions to connect smallholder farmers with the market

FAO’s The Future of Food and Agriculture focuses on the actions needed to transform agrifood systems

New UN report highlights how lack of effective refrigeration directly results in the loss of 526 million tons of food production, or 12 per cent of the global total

Mission aims to help develop crops able to adapt to climate change on earth

 

Digitalization of Agrifood Systems event promotes constructive dialogue and exchanges of best practices to enhance the digital potential of agriculture

Youth, Science and Innovation and Hand in Hand Investment fora all converge to spark action

Science and Innovation Forum aims to explore the major scientific developments and discuss the opportunities they present