Item 11 Diagnostic exercise and process for assessment of potential future reforms (CL 179/11) CL 179/7 – Report of the Joint Meeting of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee and 206th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, 3, 5 and 7 November 2025) (paragraph 7)
Item 7 Report of the Joint Meeting of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee and 206th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, November 2025) (CL 179/7; CL 179/INF/7) Item 8 Report of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee (Rome, 3-7 November 2025) (CL 179/8) 8.1 FAO Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2026-2030
Item 5 (cont’d) FAO emergency interventions in crisis settings (CL 179/5)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 on 2 December 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Centre, FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in a hybrid format. The event marks the official start of the United Nations observance to raise awareness of the critical role that rangelands and pastoralists play in food security, climate adaptation and mitigation, ecosystem health, and national a...
Item 4 (cont’d) Global food security challenges and drivers (CL 179/4) 4.1 The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 4.2 The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Item 5 FAO emergency interventions in ...
Item 4 Global food security challenges and drivers (CL 179/4) 4.1 The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 4.2 The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Item 3 (cont’d) Adjustments to the Programme of Work and Budget 2026-27 (CL 179/3) CL 179/7 – Report of the Joint Meeting of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee and 206th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, 3, 5 and 7 November 2025) (paragraph 6) CL 179/8 – Report of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee (Rome, 3-7 November 2025) (paragraph 5) CL 179/9 – Report of the 206th Session ...
The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture 2025 (SOLAW 2025)” will be published for the first time as a FAO flagship report. It adopts the theme “The potential to produce more and better” to focus on unlocking the hidden and untapped potential of land, soil and water resources in order to enhance sustainable food production. The report presents the status of land, soil and water resources, and multiple practical actions and solutions for their sustainable use a...
Item 1 Adoption of the Agenda and the Timetable (CL 179/1; CL 179/INF/1; CL 179/INF/2; CL 179/INF/4) Item 2 Election of three Vice-Chairpersons, and designation of the Chairperson and Members of the Drafting CommitteeItem 3 Adjustments to the Programme of Work and Budget 2026-27 (CL 179/3) CL 179/7 – Report of the Joint Meeting of the 141st Session of the Programme Committee and 206th Session of the Finance Committee (Rome, 3, 5 and 7 November 2025) (paragraph 6) C...
The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security: Digital Solutions for Reducing Risks and Impacts” makes a critical contribution to the global dialogue on strengthening resilient agrifood systems. It presents a comprehensive overview of disaster impacts across agrifood systems and quantifies the economic impact of disasters in the crops and livestock subsectors. By showcasing how digital tools and technologies enhance disaster risk reduction measures – making them more efficient, eff...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
To explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming food safety systems and shaping the future of Codex through more dynamic, data-driven, and forward-thinking approaches. This session will showcase global perspectives and national experiences, from digitalized food control systems to innovative applications in street food safety and AI-driven regulatory oversight, highlighting how AI can enhance governance, promote harmonization, and inspire smarter food safety solutions
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. The programme of work of the Commission is funded through the regular budgets of WHO and FAO with all work subject to approval of the two governing bodies of the parent organizations. The Co...
This event presents FAO’s flagship report on The State of Food and Agriculture 2025, titled "Addressing land degradation across landholding scales” this event highlights mounting pressures from land degradation, deforestation, and unsustainable management. It presents new evidence on how land degradation increasingly threatens agricultural productivity and food security, with particular attention to how challenges and solutions differ across farm sizes, land conditions and socioeconomic facto...