موجز عن حالة الأمن الغذائي والتغذية في العالم 2026

2026

لا تزال مستويات الجوع وانعدام الأمن الغذائي في العالم أعلى بكثير من المقاصد التي حددتها خطة التنمية المستدامة لعام 2030 على الرغم من التحسن المطرد والتدريجي الذي تحقق في السنوات

The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa

2026

The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa provides the latest data, policy highlights and recommendations for policy- and decision-makers about gender in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East Impacts on energy and fertilizer trade, and food security

2026

The escalation of conflict in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East has sharply increased risks to global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil, gas, and fertilizers, has already seen disruptions that are raising energy and agricultural input costs worldwide.

Guidelines for gender integration in Farmer Field Schools Towards gender transformative programmes

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

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

2026

MAINSTREAM: Mission-oriented agrifood innovation systems for sustainability transition through agroecology

2026

This brochure presents the EU-funded MAINSTREAM project, implemented by FAO to support governments in operationalizing national agroecology strategies by strengthening innovation ecosystem and strategic innovation capacities and fostering mission-led collaboration across national, regional, and global levels.

Developing and promoting sustainable agricultural production and natural resources management technologies Lessons from FAO–JIRCAS collaboration

2026

This policy brief is part of the mutual efforts in disseminating science-based knowledge and information, leveraging the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)’s scientific expertise and FAO’s global outreach, as envisaged under the memorandum of understanding. It highlights recent JIRCAS achievements across its three major research programmes and showcases ongoing FAO–JIRCAS collaborations.

خطة العمل الخاصة بتنفيذ استراتيجية منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للعلوم والابتكارللفترة 2026-2029

2026

نّ خطة العمل الخاصة بتنفيذ استراتيجية منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للعلوم والابتكار للفترة 2026-2029 توجّه تنفيذ استراتيجية منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للعلوم والابتكار. وتوفّر إطارًا مشتركًا لعمل المنظمة على المستويات القطرية، والإقليمية الفرعية، والإقليمية، والعالمية.

Highlights of science and innovation in FAO’s work

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.

Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) Use cases analysis for the ATIO Knowledge Base: personas, content needs and search journeys

2025

Transforming agrifood systems through science and innovation- A Strategic Partnership with Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

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

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

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.

Guidance on strengthening national science–policy interfaces for agrifood systems

2025

In line with its Science and Innovation Strategy, FAO has developed this guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems at the national level, helping to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon sufficient, relevant, and credible science and evidence.

Science and Innovation Forum 2024: A Roadmap to Transformation

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.

Global Report on Food Crises 2025

2025

This Global Report on Food Crises is another unflinching indictment of a world dangerously off course. Hunger is not an emergency confined to certain pockets of the world or periods of time. It is fast becoming a scar etched into the lives of millions around the globe. Fueled by conflict, geopolitical tensions, climate chaos, environmental vulnerabilities, and economic upheaval, food and nutrition crises define the lives of millions– not for weeks or months, but for years and even lifetimes.

Investing in trade digitalization: the case of ePhyto

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.

Leveraging space technology for agricultural development and food security

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

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.