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FAO participation in the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
21/05/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brought transformative solutions for food systems, gender equality, and sustainable economic growth to the forefront at the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD11).
SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme: Reviving ancient grain for a sustainable future
19/05/2025

In Northern Ghana, where challenges of food insecurity and land degradation intersect with climate vulnerability, AMAATI is pioneering innovative solutions through the cultivation of an ancient grain. As one of eleven startups supported by FAO's SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme, this social enterprise is transforming degraded land while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women farmers.

FAO’s participation at the 2025 UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
14/05/2025
At the 2025 UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development held in Geneva this April, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlighted the urgent need to transform agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia, addressing persistent gender inequalities, digital divides, and water management challenges, amongst others, that continue to jeopardize regional food security.
SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme: Bridging traditional knowledge and modern nutrition
12/05/2025
In the remote islands of rural Indonesia, the Rote Ndao community faces significant nutritional challenges. The rise of processed foods and shifting sociocultural norms have led to a decline in traditional diets, resulting in a dual burden of malnutrition and obesity. In response, Rahsa Nusantara is harnessing indigenous knowledge to promote sustainable nutrition. As one of eleven startups supported by FAO’s SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme, this enterprise is producing nutrient-rich products from indigenous plants while creating sustainable livelihoods for local farming communities.
FAO participation in the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025
08/05/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) had a strong and active presence at the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025, held in Santiago de Chile this April. Organized by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America a...

African agrifood leaders embark on transformative study visit to Ireland through FAO’s HASTEN initiative
08/05/2025
Twenty-two emerging agrifood leaders from Lesotho, Rwanda and Sierra Leone have just completed a transformative study visit to Ireland in the framework of the FAO HASTEN initiative.
FAO wins prize for geospatial project in Zimbabwe
07/05/2025
FAO won the SDG Custodian Agency Prize at the seventh annual GEO SDG Awards, which recognizes the productivity, innovation, novelty and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development.
SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme: Brewing Success in Uganda
05/05/2025
In the misty hills surrounding Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Gorilla Conservation Coffee is demonstrating how sustainable agriculture can simultaneously protect endangered wildlife and empower local communities. The enterprise, one of eleven pioneering startups supported by FAO's SDG Agrifood Accelerator Programme, is helping smallholder coffee farmers to prosper while contributing to conservation efforts in this biodiversity-rich region.
From silos to systems: Rethinking governance for food security
05/05/2025
Starting with cases from Argentina, Brazil and Ethiopia, a new FAO learning series unveils real-world lessons about connecting people, policies and practice to transform agrifood systems’ decision-making processes for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustaining peace and supporting strong institutions: FAO's role in advancing SDG 16
30/04/2025
In an era marked by multiple interlinked crises—resurgent and protracted conflicts, extreme climate events, and social, economic and health emergencies that have given rise to increased hunger, malnutrition, poverty and social disparities—FAO underscores the pivotal role of SDG 16 in achieving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture. Recognizing that sustainable agrifood systems cannot thrive without a focus on prevention, inclusive governance and a risk-informed approach to peace and security, FAO integrates SDG 16 into its global mission to eradicate hunger and build resilient agrifood systems.​
Achieving gender equality in agrifood systems: FAO's role in advancing SDG 5
31/03/2025
This month, the UN Goal of the month is Sustainable Development Goal 5  (SDG 5), which focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. FAO is committed to addressing gender disparities in agrifood systems and promoting gender equality as a catalyst for resilient and inclusive rural economies and the eradication of hunger and poverty.
NEW FAO ELEARNING COURSE: The 2030 Agenda Follow-Up and Review
17/03/2025

A new FAO eLearning series of microlearning modules designed for civil society, international organisations, the private sector and all levels and sectors of government is now available at the FAO eLearning Academy on the follow-up and review processes of the 2030 Agenda.  The series is f...

FAO's Participation in the Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development 2025
10/03/2025

FAO was a key contributor to the Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD), held 25-28 February 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Over 1 000 participants gathered under the theme "Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind in Asia and the Pacific". This annual forum, hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), serves as a platform for countries to assess regional progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) share best practices and strengthen collaboration across the region, to ensure no one is left behind. 

New SDG indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity adopted by UN Statistical Commission
10/03/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has assumed joint custodianship with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) of a new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator regarding Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD). This indicator captures a crucial aspect previously lacking in tracking progress toward ending malnutrition and achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and the broader 2030 Agenda.
Empowering communities through education: FAO’s role in advancing SDG 4
28/02/2025
This month, the UN Goal of the month is Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. By supporting education in schools and  within farming communities, enhancing access to training for youth and providing free education for all on sustainable food and agriculture, FAO recognizes and reinforces the critical connection between education, food security and sustainable agriculture and works to empower communities worldwide.