d FAO uses unearmarked funding strategically By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT The FMM is a funding mechanism for partners willing to contribute unearmarked funds or slightly earmarked funds. Created in 2010, the FMM is currently supported by the Kingdoms of Belgium, [...] Full Article
d Turning performance around By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Published by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), the latest Multilateral Development Review describes FAO as a [...] Full Article
d FAO tapped to lead a global dialogue to mainstream biodiversity in agriculture, forestry and fisheries By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Cancun, Mexico. On [...] Full Article
d FAO ranked 4th of 8000 research institutions around the world in 2017 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT A recent release on the “Ranking Web of Research Centers” site ranks FAO as fourth among 8000 global research institutions in 2016 for use of its online information. [...] Full Article
d FAO Director-General listed among the most influential Latin Americans By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva has been selected as one of the world's most influential Latin Americans for his work against hunger and malnutrition in the world. In its [...] Full Article
d Unveiling DDP By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT A new Deputy Director-General of Programmes (DDP) was created at the end of last year. As we are all aware, the strategic programmes, liaison offices as well as OPC now [...] Full Article
d FAO Open Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Open House Roma Initiative, FAO is joining over 200 sites around Rome and is opening its doors to the public on 6 and 7 May. This [...] Full Article
d FAO Conference and a lot on the side By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT The 40th Session of the FAO Conference will begin on Monday, 3 July at 9:00 in the Plenary Hall and will continue through Saturday, 8 July 2017. Approximately 600 [...] Full Article
d Launch of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2017 - Building resilience for peace and food security By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT The international community has committed to ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. But can we overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of meeting this target? The State [...] Full Article
d Launch of The State of Food and Agriculture 2017 – Leveraging food systems for inclusive rural transformation By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT Since the 1990s, rural transformations have helped millions of people exit poverty while remaining in rural areas. This underscores an important fact: revitalising rural economies helps create jobs for rural [...] Full Article
d This World Food Day, Pope Francis addresses FAO and the international community By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT World Food Day is coming up this Monday, October 16. This year’s theme, Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development, highlights FAO’s work in [...] Full Article
d FAO welcomed as the Swiss Salon's international guest of honor By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAO was the international guest of honour at the 2017 Salon Goûts et Terroirs, a Swiss cultural and gastronomic exhibition that took place from 29 November - 3 December. Full Article
d FAO Open Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT After the success of the “FAO Open Day” last year, the second FAO OPEN DAY will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May 2018, as part of the [...] Full Article
d Major outcomes and follow-ups of the Seventh Session of the Governing Body of the ITPGRFA By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT The Governing Body took a number of decisions that require action by Contracting Parties. This communication draws the attention of Contracting Parties to those decisions that are addressed to [...] Full Article
d Interview with Ambassador Hans Hoogeveen, Chair of the Programme Committee By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT Q: Ambassador, how did the Programme Committee in its recent session judge FAO's contribution to the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition? Ambassador Hoogeveen: [...] Full Article
d UNGA Resolution A/RES/72/279 and related documentation available here By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT Further to the Director-General’s speech delivered to the 159th Session of the FAO Council this morning, Monday 4 June and specifically with reference to the letter from [...] Full Article
d The 159th session of the FAO Council came to a close last Friday, following intense week-long deliberations, concluding in consensus By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT Addressing the plenary meeting in the closing session of the 159th Session of the Council, the Director-General expressed his appreciation to delegates for their commitment and hard work to [...] Full Article
d The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018 - Building climate resilience for food security and nutrition . By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT The UN hunger report will be released, by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO during a joint Press Conference on Tuesday, 11 September, at 11:00 CEST, in FAO-HQ, Sheikh Zayed [...] Full Article
d The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2018 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT The report will be released during a presentation on Monday, 17 September, at 11:30 CEST, in FAO-HQ, Sheikh Zayed Center. This new edition of the report focuses on the complex [...] Full Article
d The State of Food and Agriculture 2018 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT The report will be released during Press Conference on Monday, 15 October, at 1:00 PMRome time, in FAO-HQ, Sheikh Zayed Center. The Press Conference will be webcast [...] Full Article
d Two new reports demonstrate the impact of FAO's partnerships with Belgium and Sweden By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Today, FAO launched two new reports in time for the 160th session of the Council: - FAO + Belgium: Inclusive approaches to end hunger and promote [...] Full Article
d A new phase for the Africa Solidarity Trust Fund, a Council Side Event By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT On Friday, 7 December during the 160th session of the Council, a side event on the Africa Solidarity Trust [...] Full Article
d An action-oriented guide for decision makers By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT A valuable tool has been produced for decision makers responsible for integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into national policies and programmes. This publication, Transforming food and agriculture to achieve [...] Full Article
d FAO Open Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Visit FAO on 11 or 12 May to find out about FAO’s mandate and work, and its key role in supporting countries in their efforts to achieve Zero Hunger. This [...] Full Article
d World Bee Day - 20 May By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Learn about the role of bees and beekeepers in improving food and nutrition security. Bee engaged! Full Article
d First Observance of the International Tea Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Today we celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea. Full Article
d The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 Launch By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT The latest edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World will be launched at the 2020 ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) [...] Full Article
d World Food Day 2020 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Mark 16 October on your calendar for World Food Day (WFD) 2020! [...] Full Article
d No ordinary World Food Day for FAO's 75th Birthday By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Celebrated in over 150 countries around the world, this year’s edition of World Food Day marked the 75th anniversary of the foundation of FAO. With the theme “Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our [...] Full Article
d Join the Food Coalition virtual launch event By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT On 5 November 2020, from 12.30 to 14.30hrs, FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, will host a virtual High-Level event launching the Food Coalition. This dialogue will call for international cooperation [...] Full Article
d Updated FAO publications catalogue out now By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT The October 2020 edition of the FAO publications catalogue is now available, released to coincide with the digital Frankfurt book fair (14–18 October). It includes the latest editions of the Full Article
d FAO titles in e-reader format – bringing knowledge to you By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT How do you prefer to read? On your phone, on your tablet, on your computer, or in print? And maybe the way you do it today is not the same [...] Full Article
d World Fisheries Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT The Holy See and the FAO join hands again to celebrate the World Fisheries Day. The celebrations, which this year mark the 75th Anniversary of the FAO and the [...] Full Article
d FAO to host a Special Seminar on Food and Nutrition - 25 November By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT This special seminar calls us to take a new look at how to channel our knowledge, stimulate innovative thinking and guide our actions to expedite agri-food system transformation and achieve [...] Full Article
d Upcoming launch of FAO's State of Food and Agriculture 2020 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT On 26 November 2020, 15:00 - 16:30 (CET), FAO will launch the 2020 edition of the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA). This year's edition of this flagship publication presents [...] Full Article
d World Soil Day celebration, 4 December 2020 (13:00 - 14:30 CET): Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Soils are essential to life [...] Full Article
d Webinar: Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems and Ecosystem Restoration By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rome - The experience of farmers who manage agricultural heritage can help achieve the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration's main goals: support and scale-up efforts [...] Full Article
d Explore FAO's 2020 digital flagship reports in six languages By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT In 2020, FAO’s flagship ‘The State of the World’ collection was released in a new easy-to-read digital format, providing audiences with a responsive reading experience to discover FAO’s work and [...] Full Article
d Invitation for the launch event: The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security, 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Understanding and managing disaster risks in global agriculture: Better data for ambitious action Full Article
d Global consultation on the implementation of the UN Decade of Family farming (UNDFF) in 2019-2020 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to [...] Full Article
d Updated FAO publications catalogue out now By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Released to coincide with the 166th Session of the FAO Council (26–30 April 2021), the April 2021 edition of the FAO publications catalogue is now available in English [...] Full Article
d Recommended reads ahead of the 42nd session of the FAO Conference By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The FAO Conference meets every two years to determine the policies of the Organization, approve the budget, and make recommendations to its Members. If you would like to dig deeper into [...] Full Article
d Global Dialogue and High-level Segment on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Global Biodiversity Framework 6-7 July 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), will hold a Global Dialogue on the [...] Full Article
d Accessing FAO's knowledge resources – next session 15 September By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
d Accessing FAO's knowledge resources By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
d Follow the Director-General's meetings at the Pre-Summit By www.fao.org Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Pre-Summit will bring together the global efforts to shape the transformation of agri-food systems. Full Article
d The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit, 26-28 July 2021, Rome By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Delivering the latest evidence-based and scientific approaches, launching new commitments for food systems transformation. Full Article
d AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform - Creating a movement for change through engaging multiple actors and voices By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Tripartite organizations (FAO, OIE, WHO) invite partners to join public discussion on the establishment of the AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform. Full Article
d Accessing FAO's knowledge resources – Last session 22 September By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
d Report on the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028) By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to [...] Full Article
