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Plan d'action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
01/2026
Le Plan d’action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation guide l’application de ladite Stratégie. Il établit un cadre commun pour les activités de la FAO aux niveaux national, sous-régional, régional et mondial. Le Plan d’action 2026-2029 est une mise à jour du Plan d’action initial, qui couvrait la période 2022-2025.
Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
10/2022
La Stratégie vise à renforcer les travaux de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation en fournissant des orientations et en apportant cohérence et harmonisation à l’échelle de l’Organisation dans le domaine de la science et de l’innovation. La science et l’innovation, qui constituent le fondement du Cadre stratégique 2022-2031 de la FAO, revêtent un caractère intersectoriel et présentent un intérêt pour l’ensemble du programme de travail de l’Organisation.
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Plan d'action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
01/2026
Le Plan d’action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation guide l’application de ladite Stratégie....
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Highlights of science and innovation in FAO’s work
01/2026
The Highlights of science and innovation in FAO’s Work report was developed to illustrate the breadth and depth of science and innovation in FAO’s efforts....
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Transforming agrifood systems through science and innovation- A Strategic Partnership with Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
11/2025
This publication highlights the strategic collaboration between FAO and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to advance sustainable agrifood systems...
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Orientations sur le renforcement au niveau national des interfaces entre science et politiques au service des systèmes agroalimentaires
06/2025
Conformément à sa Stratégie en matière de science et d’innovation, la FAO a élaboré un document d’orientation sur le renforcement au niveau national...
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Case studies of agrifood systems technologies and innovations for climate action at country level
12/2024
Climate change is having a devastating effect on many of the world’s agrifood systems and the communities that rely on them for their livelihoods. This...
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Plan d’action 2022-2025 pour la mise en oeuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
10/2023
Le Plan d’action relatif à la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation (2022-2025) sert de cadre commun pour l’action de la FAO aux...
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Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
10/2022
La Stratégie vise à renforcer les travaux de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation en fournissant des orientations et en apportant cohérence...
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Small-scale producers in sustainable agrifood systems transformation
09/2022
If the world is to transition towards agrifood systems that are more sustainable and equitable, small-scale production systems will be key to progress.
Guidelines for gender integration in Farmer Field Schools Towards gender transformative programmes
03/2026
Women are central to agrifood systems, yet persistent gender inequalities continue to limit their access to agricultural extension, resources and decision-making. At a time when closing gender gaps could improve food security for 45 million people, these guidelines show how Farmer Field Schools (FFS) can move from gender-blind implementation to gender-transformative impact.
Sowing seeds of equality A global stocktaking of the integration of gender in Farmer Field School interventions
03/2026
FAO and CARE USA collaborated in conducting a gender stocktaking exercise to enhance understanding of gender equality integration within Farmer Field School (FFS) programmes. The primary objective of this exercise was to better understand the extent to which FFS have addressed the different needs of men and women in their design and implementation and what further steps are required to advance gender-transformative results for both men and women
Developing agricultural innovation and extension policies for transforming agrifood systems Insight into key areas of action
03/2026
This publication provides a set of orientations for member countries to develop agricultural innovation and extension policies to underpin agrifood systems transformations towards sustainability, highlighting key policy areas. This publication is to be used as a reference for tailored policymaking according to specific country contexts
Plan d'action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation
01/2026
Le Plan d’action 2026-2029 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO en matière de science et d’innovation guide l’application de ladite Stratégie. Il établit un cadre commun pour les activités de la FAO aux niveaux national, sous-régional, régional et mondial. Le Plan d’action 2026-2029 est une mise à jour du Plan d’action initial, qui couvrait la période 2022-2025.
Highlights of science and innovation in FAO’s work
01/2026
The Highlights of science and innovation in FAO’s Work report was developed to illustrate the breadth and depth of science and innovation in FAO’s efforts. The FAO Science and Innovation Strategy is a key tool to support the implementation of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31. The report presents examples of FAO's work that reflect the Strategy’s broad scope, inclusive of all scientific disciplines and all types of innovation.
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Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) Use cases analysis for the ATIO Knowledge Base: personas, content needs and search journeys
12/2025
The ATIO Knowledge Base (KB) was co-designed through a participatory consultation process to ensure it meets the diverse needs of its users. The use cases identified span a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, farmers, NGOs, youth, investors, and private sector actors, each with distinct information needs and search behaviors.
Transforming agrifood systems through science and innovation- A Strategic Partnership with Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
11/2025
This publication highlights the strategic collaboration between FAO and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to advance sustainable agrifood systems through science, innovation, and capacity development.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2025- Addressing land degradation across landholding scales
11/2025
The 2025 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture explores the theme “Addressing land degradation across landholding scales”. It examines the implications of human-induced land degradation for agricultural production, producers of all scales and vulnerable populations.
The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
07/2025
Young people stand at the heart of a rapidly changing world. They have the vision, energy and entrepreneurial spirit to find new and innovative ways to cultivate, create, package and transport the food we all need. If adequately nourished, educated, equipped with resources and involved in decision-making, young people can drive economic transformation and global prosperity.
Orientations sur le renforcement au niveau national des interfaces entre science et politiques au service des systèmes agroalimentaires
06/2025
Conformément à sa Stratégie en matière de science et d’innovation, la FAO a élaboré un document d’orientation sur le renforcement au niveau national des interfaces entre science et politiques au service des systèmes agroalimentaires, l’objectif étant de faire en sorte que des décisions efficaces soient prises en matière de politiques sur la base d’éléments scientifiques et factuels suffisants, pertinents et crédibles.
Science and Innovation Forum 2024: A Roadmap to Transformation
06/2025
The Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) 2024 Report captures the key outcomes and insights from one of the cornerstone events of the World Food Forum (WFF), held from 14–18 October 2024. Under the theme “Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, Leaving No One Behind,” the report explores how inclusive, equitable, and accessible science and innovation can drive sustainable change in global agrifood systems.
Guidance on integrated pest management for the world’s major crop pests and diseases
05/2025
In this volume, FAO has compiled integrated pest management (IPM) measures for eight global priority pests and pathogens, based upon geographical distribution, severity and societal importance. Each chapter offers a ‘bundle’ of IPM solutions for the principal pest threats of cereal grains, potato, fruits and vegetables.
Rapport Mondial sur les Crises Alimentaires 2025
05/2025
En 2024, 295,3 millions de personnes - soit 22,6 pour cent de la population analysée - ont été confrontées à des niveaux élevés d’insécurité alimentaire aiguë dans 53 des 65 pays/territoires sélectionnés dans le GRFC.
Investing in trade digitalization: the case of ePhyto
03/2025
Global trade in plants and plant products is rapidly expanding – more than doubling in some cases – and set to grow another 11 percent by 2032. Yet, many countries still employ mostly manual rather than electronic means for issuing the phytosanitary certificates required to trade goods internationally. Relying on paper slows applications for and delivery of these certificates.
Multistakeholder policy dialogue to promote innovation in agrifood systems
02/2025
Many agrifood development projects and programmes aim to support evidence-based and inclusive policies by organizing policy dialogues. Yet, despite their widely recognized importance, there is little guidance available to date on how to organize effective policy dialogues that are inclusive of diverse stakeholders. This training guide has been developed to address this gap by providing clear and comprehensive guidance on multistakeholder policy dialogue in agrifood systems.
Leveraging space technology for agricultural development and food security
02/2025
This report underscores the transformative potential of space technologies in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security amid global challenges.
Resilience and behaviour change assessment in Malawi in the districts of Mangochi, Ntcheu and Balaka
01/2025
This factsheet presents key findings from surveys conducted in Mangochi, Ntcheu, and Balaka between November and December 2023, using the Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of Climate Resilience of Farmers and Pastoralists (SHARP+) methodology—a tool developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to assess the resilience of smallholder farmers at the household level.
Curriculum for training of Multi-actors Agricultural Innovation Platform facilitators
01/2025
Multi-actors Agricultural Innovation Platform (MAIP) is established in rural communities where farmers and key value chain actors become empowered through participatory action research, knowledge co-creation and application, market linkages and so on.
Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of Climate Resilience of Farmers and Pastoralist (Sharp+)
01/2025
The SHARP+ In-Brief presents the mains uses and implementation of the tool
Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook: Concept Note
12/2024
The Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) initiative, launching in 2025, aims to enhance understanding of technology and innovation uptake and factors shaping the technology frontier in agrifood systems. It will be the most comprehensive global source of information on innovative solutions for Agrifood Systems Transformation.