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39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Session 4
Established in 1963 by FAO and WHO and comprising 187 countries and the European Union, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) [...]
28.06.2016 14:30
39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Side event: Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Food Safety
  The FAO/WHO/OID side event on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and food safety will discuss the relevant activities conducted by FAO, [...]
28.06.2016 12:30
39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Session 3
Established in 1963 by FAO and WHO and comprising 187 countries and the European Union, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) [...]
28.06.2016 09:30
39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Session 2
Established in 1963 by FAO and WHO and comprising 187 countries and the European Union, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) [...]
27.06.2016 15:00
39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Side event: Codex Online Commenting System
During the side event, the Codex Alimentarius Secretariat will explain the benefits and major functions of the tool to gather [...]
27.06.2016 13:00
39th Sess. of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Session 1
Established in 1963 by FAO and WHO and comprising 187 countries and the European Union, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) [...]
27.06.2016 10:00
Innovation systems for food security and nutrition: understanding the capacities needed
FAO and the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) invite you to the International Symposium “Innovation systems for food security and nutrition: [...]
21.06.2016 14:00
Yoga and Meditation for Healthy Living
The UN General Assembly recognizes that yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being.   This event is a celebration of the [...]
20.06.2016 12:00
FAO Celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification
“Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”. June 17, the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification, calls “for urgent [...]
17.06.2016 11:00
GACSA Annual Forum “Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action” - 16 June afternoon session
The theme of this year's Annual Forum is Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action. GACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring [...]
16.06.2016 14:00
Healthy Diets and food systems: experiences from Japan and Italy
In 2013, UNESCO declared both the traditional Japanese Washoku diet and the Mediterranean diet part of the world’s intangible cultural [...]
16.06.2016 11:30
"Learning in the Modern Workplace" by Ms. Jane Hart, Founder of the Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies (C4LPT)
Key note address from Ms Jane Hart, Founder of the Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies (C4LPT), within the framework [...]
16.06.2016 09:00
GACSA Annual Forum “Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action” 16 June morning session
The theme of this year's Annual Forum is Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action. GACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring [...]
16.06.2016 09:00
GACSA Annual Forum “Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action”- 15 June afternoon session
The theme of this year's Annual Forum is Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action. GACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring [...]
15.06.2016 14:00
GACSA Annual Forum “Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action” - 15 June morning session
The theme of this year's Annual Forum is Climate-Smart Agriculture in Action. GACSA’s ambitious future is based upon supporting and inspiring [...]
15.06.2016 09:00
FAO- IFAD Series: Knowledge for Investment
Launch event bringing the two organizations together to discuss innovative topics of common interest,with the aim of strengthening their partnership [...]
13.06.2016 09:00
Trade and Nutrition: Opportunities and Risks
The event is organized by UNSCN as a contribution to the CFS work stream on nutrition. It aims to increase [...]
10.06.2016 09:30
CFS one-off Open Ended Working Group on Connecting Smallholders to Markets -Thursday afternoon session
The objective of the one-off OEWG is to agree upon a set of recommendations on connecting smallholders to markets. OEWG [...]
09.06.2016 14:30
CFS one-off Open Ended Working Group on Connecting Smallholders to Markets -Thursday morning session
The objective of the one-off OEWG is to agree upon a set of recommendations on connecting smallholders to markets. OEWG [...]
09.06.2016 09:30
CFS one-off Open Ended Working Group on Connecting Smallholders to Markets -Wednesday afternoon session
The objective of the one-off OEWG is to agree upon a set of recommendations on connecting smallholders to markets. OEWG [...]
08.06.2016 14:30
World Day Against Child Labour
Nearly 60% of child labour worldwide takes place in agriculture, affecting 98 million girls and boys, and hindering agricultural and [...]
08.06.2016 11:00
CFS one-off Open Ended Working Group on Connecting Smallholders to Markets -Wednesday morning session
The objective of the one-off OEWG is to agree upon a set of recommendations on connecting smallholders to markets. OEWG [...]
08.06.2016 09:30
Greening Food Value Chains: Lessons from Ireland and Kenya
The greening of food value chains is a vital strategy in the achievement of food security and the response to [...]
31.05.2016 13:00
International Year of Pulses (IYP) FAO Special Ambassador nomination ceremony
As part of the celebrations of the International Year of Pulses 2016, FAO organises an event with the participation of [...]
26.05.2016 11:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Wednesday afternoon session
FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
25.05.2016 15:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Wednesday morning session
FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
25.05.2016 08:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Tuesday afternoon session
FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
24.05.2016 15:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Tuesday morning session
 FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
24.05.2016 08:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Monday afternoon session
FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
23.05.2016 13:30
Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management - Monday morning session
FAO convenes a "Technical Meeting on the impact of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on food safety management" on 23-25 May [...]
23.05.2016 08:30
Cerimonia di Premiazione “Le Nazioni Unite per la pace”
Alla presenza dei ministri Stefania Giannini e Roberta Pinotti, la Cerimonia premia gli studenti vincitori del concorso “Nazioni Unite per [...]
19.05.2016 14:50
Plant health standards and food security
 Limiting or preventing the introduction and spread of pests that harm plants is crucial to ensuring stable availability of and [...]
13.05.2016 12:30
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Closing of the Conference
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)  FRIDAY, 13 May 2016 Closing of the Conference, 11:00 Remarks and Closing of the Conference.    
13.05.2016 11:30
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Side Event: Food Security, Stability and Peace: The Role of FAO
The side event Food Security, Stability and Peace: The Role of FAO  highlights the important linkages in FAO's work between [...]
12.05.2016 12:30
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Ministerial Meeting
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   THURSDAY, 12 May 2016 Ministerial Meeting Inaugural Ceremony, 09:00 Inaugural Ceremony of the 33rd FAO [...]
12.05.2016 09:00
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Side Event: Building an effective Regional Dialogue on Food Security and Nutrition in the Near East and North Africa Region
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   Opening remarks will be given by CFS Chair, Amira Gornass, followed by presentations [...]
11.05.2016 14:00
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Side Event: On the road to Marrakech/COP22
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   A presentation on the Road to Marakech/COP22. The keynote speaker is Secrétaire Général [...]
11.05.2016 11:00
FAO-Nobel Laureates for Food Security and Peace
Welcoming remarks: Marcela Villarreal, Director, Partnerships, Advocacy and Capacity Development, FAO.   Key Note Address: José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, FAO.   Nobel Peace Laureates addresses:  • [...]
11.05.2016 10:00
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Side Event: Planting the seeds of sustainability; from production to consumption in the Near East and North Africa region
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   This side event is co-organized by SP2 and CIHEAM. Among other high-level speakers, [...]
11.05.2016 09:00
Social Business for Zero Hunger
Social Business  for Zero Hunger  is a call to action by Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus to address the global [...]
10.05.2016 09:30
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Senior Officers Meeting (afternoon session)
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   Monday 9 May, 16.30   Discussion on:Small-scale Farmers and Women Empowerment in the Near East and North [...]
09.05.2016 14:30
33rd FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC)
NERC 33 - Opening of the Senior Officers Meeting (morning session)
FAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE NEAR EAST (more info)   Opening of the Senior Officers Meeting (morning session), 12:00 Opening and discussion on: Livestock [...]
09.05.2016 12:00
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Press conference
Press conference
06.05.2016 15:00
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Closing and report adoption
Closing and report adoption.
06.05.2016 13:10
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Thursday afternoon session
MYPOW, ECA Report, EIFAAC Report, EFC Report, Information Notes & Any Other Business.  
05.05.2016 13:00
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Thursday morning session
Priorities for FAO’s work in the region. The trends, development objectives and challenges of the region will be presented.
05.05.2016 08:30
PAA Africa International Seminar
Strengthening local food systems for inclusive growth: Scaling up “Purchase from Africans for Africa” - Wednesday afternoon session
The Purchase from Africans for Africa (PAA Africa) International Seminar will present African countries’ priorities on linking pro family farming [...]
04.05.2016 14:00
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Wednesday afternoon session
A Ministerial Roundtable will discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), their implications for agriculture and rural development in the region, [...]
04.05.2016 13:00
30th FAO Regional Conference for Europe
30th ERC - Inauguration Ceremony
The session is open to all FAO Members from the Europe and Central Asia region, representatives of UN bodies and [...]
04.05.2016 10:00
PAA Africa International Seminar
Strengthening local food systems for inclusive growth: Scaling up “Purchase from Africans for Africa” - Wednesday morning session
The Purchase from Africans for Africa (PAA Africa) International Seminar will present African countries’ priorities on linking pro family farming [...]
04.05.2016 09:00