| Title | Date | Starting Time |
|---|---|---|
 Opportunities and Challenges towards achieving SDG1 and SDG2: experiences from China, Kenya and ChileThe side-event aims to engage member countries in a discussion on the strategies and policies needed to achieve SDGs 1 [...] |
26.04.2017 | 12:30 |
 Sustainable Food Systems in the New Urban Agenda The New Urban Agenda (NUA) signed in October 2016 at the HABITAT III Conference in Quito, Ecuador, is a roadmap [...] |
25.04.2017 | 13:30 |
 Presentation of the Global Report on Food Crises 2017A new public product opening access to consensus-based food insecurity vital analysis drawn from multiple institutions. The compilation of this [...] |
24.04.2017 | 12:30 |
 Indigenous youth's contribution to the SDGsIndigenous youth from different socio-cultural regions of the world will share their experiences related to their role in achieving food [...] |
07.04.2017 | 12:30 |
 Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on MonitoringThis is the second Open-Ended Working Group meeting on Monitoring in 2017. The meeting will discuss how the Committee on [...] |
06.04.2017 | 14:00 |
 Project Launch: The Russian Federation’s contribution to the FAO Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)The Government of the Russian Federation and FAO announce the launch of the project, “Reducing the advance of Antimicrobial Resistance [...] |
03.04.2017 | 11:30 |
 High-Level meeting on Red Palm Weevil ManagementOpening Ceremony: · Opening Remarks of FAO Director General · Opening Remarks of CIHEAM Secretary General Presentation of the outcome of the meeting Presentation [...] |
31.03.2017 | 10:00 |
 IPPC Seminar: Stop the Red Palm Weevil. Contribution of the IPPC to prevent the spread of this pestThe Red Palm Weevil (RPW) (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a key pest of palms originating from Southeast Asia. This [...] |
29.03.2017 | 12:30 |
 Opening Session of the Scientific Consultation and High-Level meeting on Red Palm Weevil ManagementOpening Session: Opening Statement of the FAO Assistant Director General and Regional Representative for NENA Region Opening Statement of CIHEAM Secretary General Introductory [...] |
29.03.2017 | 09:00 |
 Rome-based Agencies (RBA) Award of Excellence Country-level CollaborationThe Heads of the UN Rome-based agencies, who together established the RBA Award for Country-level Collaboration in 2012, are gathering [...] |
28.03.2017 | 12:00 |
 FAO-IFPRI Launch of the Global Food Policy Report 2017How rapid urbanization of the world will affect hunger and malnutrition is the question addressed by the Global Food Policy [...] |
27.03.2017 | 15:00 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Third Plenary Session, conclusion and closureThis afternoon will start with 2 presentations, the first on unlocking the potential of SOC for climate action, food security [...] |
23.03.2017 | 14:00 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Working Group to develop Messages for the Outcome DocumentTheme 2 working group to develop scientific, policy and advocacy messages for the outcome document which will be released at [...] |
23.03.2017 | 08:30 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Theme 2: Discussion on the 2nd and 3rd Parallel SessionsDiscussion on the previously presented issues concerning SOC sequestration for climate change mitigation and adaptation and Land Degradation Neutrality, such [...] |
22.03.2017 | 16:00 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Side Event: World Water Day Celebration 2017The World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March annually since 1993, aims to bring attention to the importance of freshwater [...] |
22.03.2017 | 13:00 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Second and Third Parallel Sessions on Theme 28 presentations will be held for each session. They fill be sentered on theme 2 : Maintaining and/or increasing SOC [...] |
22.03.2017 | 08:30 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Themes / Challenges: 1st Parallel Session on Theme 2The 2nd plenary session will consist of 5 scientific presentations which will introduce the diverse challenges linked with GSOC17 themes. [...] |
21.03.2017 | 14:00 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Launch of the International Network of Black SoilsBlack soils are soils of great importance as they contain a with very high organic carbon content. They are present [...] |
21.03.2017 | 13:00 |
 International Day of Forests 2017. Special Event: Forests and EnergyForests and trees absorb the sun’s energy and store it by turning it into wood —the world’s most used source [...] |
21.03.2017 | 11:30 |
 Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon GSOC17 - Opening and setting the scientific scene for GSOC17The Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon will begin with opening remarks by Mr. José Graziano Da Silva (Director-General of [...] |
21.03.2017 | 10:00 |
 International Women’s Day Step It Up Together with Rural Women to End Hunger and PovertyTo mark the 2017 International Women’s Day (IWD 2017), FAO, IFAD and WFP will host an event under the theme [...] |
08.03.2017 | 10:00 |
 Food Security and Conflict"Food Security and Conflict", presented by Professor Tilman Brück, Founder and Director of the International Security and Development Center (ISDC). It is now [...] |
07.03.2017 | 14:00 |
 CFS second Open-Ended Working Group Meeting on Sustainable Development Goals Following the endorsement in CFS 43 of a strategy for the Committee to engage with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable [...] |
03.03.2017 | 14:00 |
 AP-in-FAO seminar How to make your personal profile form impressive and prepare for a written test and interviewHow to make your personal profile form impressive and prepare for a written test and interview |
02.03.2017 | 12:00 |
 CFS Evaluation - Discussion of the ReportThe Evaluation Manager, Ms. Angela Bester, will present the first draft of the Report on the independent Evaluation of CFS [...] |
17.02.2017 | 15:00 |
 CFS First Open-Ended Working Group Meeting on NutritionAt its 43rd Session, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) requested the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) on nutrition [...] |
10.02.2017 | 09:30 |
 CFS Open-Ended Working Group Meeting on Urbanization and Rural Transformation At its 43rd Session, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) requested the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Urbanization [...] |
03.02.2017 | 09:30 |
 The contribution of biodiversity for food and agriculture to resilience - afternoon sessionEnvironmental changes, including climate change, human-made and natural disasters, represent fundamental threats to food security and livelihoods. These shocks and [...] |
28.01.2017 | 14:00 |
 The contribution of biodiversity for food and agriculture to resilience - morming sessionEnvironmental changes, including climate change, human-made and natural disasters, represent fundamental threats to food security and livelihoods. These shocks and [...] |
28.01.2017 | 10:00 |
 CFS first Open-Ended Working Group Meeting on Sustainable Development GoalsFollowing the endorsement in CFS 43 of a strategy for the Committee to engage with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable [...] |
27.01.2017 | 14:00 |
 CFS first Open-Ended Working Group Meeting on MonitoringThis is the first Open-Ended Working Group meeting on Monitoring in 2017. The meeting will discuss how to continue monitoring [...] |
26.01.2017 | 14:00 |
 AP-in-FAO Annual Assembly- The Annual Assembly itself underwent a re-definition from a 'physical' to both a physical and a 'virtual' event. While the [...] |
24.01.2017 | 16:00 |
 Right to food and accountability to affected populationsThe event addresses the following questions: What is the role of the right to adequate food in CFS, 20 years after [...] |
24.01.2017 | 09:30 |
 FAO Emergency and Rehabilitation Division – Informal Resource Partner Meeting The meeting gives an overview of the humanitarian needs and funding requirements, with a focus on the situation in Iraq, [...] |
19.12.2016 | 10:00 |
 High-level Event - Step It Up Together with Rural Women to End Hunger and Poverty - Afternoon SessionThe High-Level event is jointly organized by FAO, the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the [...] |
16.12.2016 | 13:30 |
| High-level Event - Step It Up Together with Rural Women to End Hunger and Poverty - Morning Session The High-Level event is jointly organized by FAO, the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the [...] |
16.12.2016 | 09:30 |
 Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos highlights rural development’s contribution to peaceColombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos visited FAO on Thursday, 15 December 2016, meeting with FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva and [...] |
15.12.2016 | 18:00 |
 Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Eradication Programme (PPR-GEP)The first five-year programme (2017-2021) of the PPR-GEP has been developed by FAO and OIE through a consultative process involving [...] |
09.12.2016 | 13:00 |
 FAO's role in supporting the implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Reform for the realization of peace in ColombiaThe event raises awareness on territorial rural development and food security in a post-conflict setting. The event will address issues [...] |
06.12.2016 | 12:30 |
 World Soil Day 2016 and the International Year of Pulses end of year celebrationWorld Soil Day 2016 fittingly merges the IYS 2015 and IYP 2016 with the theme "Soil & Pulses: a symbiosis [...] |
05.12.2016 | 18:00 |
 Closure Ceremony - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionRemarks by: José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Remarks by: Margaret Chan, Director-General of [...] |
02.12.2016 | 17:30 |
 Main Session 3 - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionSecond International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) follow up at country level and UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. |
02.12.2016 | 15:30 |
 Side event organized by WHO"Meeting the challenge of a new era for achieving healthy diet and nutrition: Outcomes of the 2nd Global Nutrition Policy [...] |
02.12.2016 | 13:30 |
 Special Events - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionStudent interactive Session: "Bringing Fresh Perspectives". Spotlight on “Engaging with cooks for healthy diets” by Jenny Chandler, Food writer and cookery [...] |
02.12.2016 | 12:45 |
 Main Session 2 - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionWrap-up by sub-theme chairs, overall summary by Symposium chair, and discussion. |
02.12.2016 | 11:30 |
 Parallel Session 1.3 Leveraging market opportunities for promoting healthy diet - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionThird session of Sub-theme 1: Supply Side Policies and Measures for Diversifying Food Production and for Increasing Availability and Affordability [...] |
02.12.2016 | 09:00 |
 Parallel session 2.3 Increasing access to healthy diets through social protection and income generation strategies - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionThird session of Sub-theme 2: Demand Side Policies and Measures for Increasing Access and Empowering Consumers to Choose Healthy Diets. [...] |
02.12.2016 | 09:00 |
 Parallel Session 3.3 Empowering women as key drivers of food system change - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionThird session of Sub-theme 3: Measures to Strengthen Accountability, Resilience, and Equity within the Food Systems. |
02.12.2016 | 09:00 |
 Main Session 1 - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionWrap-up by sub-theme chairs, overall summary by Symposium chair, and discussion. |
01.12.2016 | 17:30 |
 Parallel session 1.2 Maintaining and improving nutritional value and food safety along the value chain - Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved NutritionSecond session of Sub-theme 1: Supply Side Policies and Measures for Diversifying Food Production and For Increasing Availability and Affordability [...] |
01.12.2016 | 15:00 |
