Events

Africa Forum on Harnessing Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation

27/10/2026 - 29/10/2026

The Africa Forum on Harnessing Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation will bring together policymakers, researchers, innovators, investors, development partners, private sector actors, farmers' organizations and youth leaders to accelerate the adoption and scaling of science-based solutions across Africa.

Rome Water Dialogue 2026

Hybrid Event, 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

The impacts of climate change, land degradation and growing water scarcity are among the greatest challenges to achieving zero hunger and global food security. 

Sustainable Land and Soil Management for Agrifood Systems Transformation: Pathways for Landlocked Developing Countries

26/08/2026

Co-organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Mongolia.

Unlocking the full potential of fruits and vegetables for the transformation of agrifood systems

24/08/2026

Fruits and vegetables are vital for nutrition, food security, livelihoods and economic development, yet investment in their research and development remains insufficient in many regions. FAO's forthcoming report, Unlocking the Full Potential of Fruits and Vegetables Globally, examines global production, marketing, trade and consumption trends, identifies key value chain constraints, and high...

Investing in Agrifood Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 18/08/2026 - 19/08/2026

FAO at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Conference (UNCCD COP17)

17/08/2026 - 28/08/2026

The seventeenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026 under the theme “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.” This focus highlights the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation and drought, recognizing that restoring land and soil is e...

International youth day event: Youth in SIDS agrifood systems dialogue and validation session

12/08/2026

On International Youth Day, the WFF Youth Assembly is convening a dialogue and working session to validate the "Youth Policy Recommendations for Agrifood Systems Transformation in Small Island Developing States" with youth from the Caribbean, Pacific, and Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) subregions.

Global LLDC Workshop

14/04/2026 - 17/04/2026

Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face persistent challenges in accessing global markets due to geographical constraints, high transport and trade costs, and limited infrastructure connectivity. This set of interconnected workshops under the 

Charting progress and paving the way forward: FAO’s current work and future actions for SIDS, LDCs & LLDCs

Hybrid Event, 10/04/2026

Discover how FAO is scaling up action where it matters most. Join us for the launch of FAO 2025 report on its work in SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs and the FAO Action Plan 2026-2027, setting out a renewed, strategic pathway to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in the world’s most vulnerable contexts.

FAO African SIDS solutions and investment forum

03/03/2026 - 05/01/2026

FAO’s African SIDS Solutions and Investment Forum will take place in São Tomé and Príncipe from 3–5 March 2026, under the theme: “Big Ocean States leading the wave of agrifood systems transformation.

Youth Forum for the Transformation of Agri-food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 26/01/2026 - 27/01/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes the central role that young people play in transforming agri-food systems and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its 2022-2031 strategic framework, FAO has determined that young people are a group whose needs must be addressed across all areas of the organization's work. In this context, a...

2025 High-Level Ministerial Special Event “From Vulnerability to Resilience - Strengthening Food Security and Better Life in Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries.

29/06/2025

High-Level Ministerial Special Event “From Vulnerability to Resilience - Strengthening Food Security and Better Life in Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries”,  providing  a platform for Ministerial Representatives from SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs, as well as development partners and stakeholders, to share best practices and innovative ...