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Transforming agrifood systems: from strategy to action

The Committee on Agriculture (COAG) is one of FAO’s Governing Bodies providing overall policy and regulatory guidance on issues relating to agriculture, livestock, food safety, nutrition, rural development and [...]




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Two new sites in Japan designated FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

Rome - Two new sites in Japan - an inland fisheries and associated paddy farming system centred on the country’s largest lake and a traditional fruit-growing area  believed to have been the [...]




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The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2022

This edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) discusses how trade policies, based on both multilateral and regional approaches, can address today’s challenges for sustainable development. Trade policies [...]




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The State of the World's Forests (SOFO) 2022

The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling environmental crises, including climate change and biodiversity [...]




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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2022

The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science [...]





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World food commodity prices dip for fifth month in a row in August

The barometer for world food commodity prices declined for the fifth consecutive month in August, as quotations for most benchmark items dropped, according to a new report released today by [...]




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FAO Technical Briefing “Integrated Water Resources Management for Food Security and Climate Resilience"

26 October 2022, 09.00-16.00 (CEST)

Water is a fundamental resource enabling the production of over 95% of food on land as well the progress of all sustainable development goals [...]




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FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production

Hybrid event (FAO headquarters and Zoom)

Wednesday, 2 November 2022 from 9:30 to 20:00 hours (CET) – with reception from [...]




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Updated FAO publications catalogue out now

The October 2022 edition of the FAO publications catalogue is out now.

From the latest editions of the State of the World collection to updated technical reports, the catalogue features a [...]





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ROME WATER DIALOGUE, a Special Event on the road to the UN 2023 Water Conference 29 November 2022, 09.00-16.15 (CET)

Water is one of the world´s most important resources. It is central to agriculture that accounts for 72 percent of global freshwater withdrawals, to other economic sectors and is essential [...]




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One-of-a-kind FAO cookbook gives fish a voice – among other things

FAO has recently released Fish: Know it, cook it, eat it, a genre-defying cookbook that infuses international recipes with insights into the global fish trade; blends scientific facts and cultural history; melds nutritional information [...]




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FAO in Review: Dynamic crisis management

Read the series on how FAO [...]




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FAO in review: Building and deploying professional and practical expertise

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Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) would like to invite you to the opening ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023

 




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FAO in Review: How the Organization changed its Business Model through innovation

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171st Session of the FAO Council Statement By Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General

A statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu




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FAO in review: The first fully digital United Nations agency

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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FAO in Review: Leveraging partner strengths to transform agrifood systems

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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FAO in Review: Upholding the pillars of FAO for a better world

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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FAO in Review: Emergency and humanitarian response

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems




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FAO in Review: Transforming agrifood systems in the face of the climate crisis

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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FAO in review: Greater visibility and increased transparency

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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FAO in Review: A proud UN Organization for a better world

Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems.




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World Pulses Day 2023: Pulses for a Sustainable Future

“The World Pulses Day Secretariat and the Global Pulse Confederation welcome your participation in the celebration of the World Pulses Day 2023 event ”

Friday, 10 February, [...]




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Global consultation on the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) in 2021-2022

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 support family [...]




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Candidates for the post of FAO Director-General announced

FAO member nations to choose head of the UN specialized agency in July during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference




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Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022 out now

This newly-released annual report charts progress in FAO's work with the private sector in 2022. It highlights developments across FAO's portfolio of private sector engagements, documents major achievements and lessons learned [...]




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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launches its new Annual and Monthly Funding Overview websites

Rome – The newly released Annual Report for 2020, 2021 and 2022 raises the visibility of the Organization's Resource Partners, including FAO Members, international financial institutions (IFIs), United Nations entities, [...]




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Sign up now to receive monthly updates on FAO publications in English, French and Chinese!

The monthly FAO publications updates produced by the Publications Branch of the FAO Office of Communications are available in English, French and Chinese.

The newsletters highlight key publications available [...]




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Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022

This annual report charts progress in FAO's work with the private sector in 2022. It highlights developments across FAO's portfolio of private sector engagements, documents major achievements and lessons [...]




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Access to more data on private sector partnerships

The  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is happy to announce significant updates and upgrades to the FAO CONNECT CRM Database section [...]




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Information note - July 2023

The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the war in Ukraine. 




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Livestock and agricultural mechanization take center stage in September at FAO

For the first time ever, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will be hosting two back-to-back conferences looking at the challenges and solutions for sustainable livestock [...]




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In his International Youth Day 2023 message, QU Dongyu announces the establishment of FAO's new Office for Youth and Women

The FAO Director-General today issued the following message on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023:

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Rome Water Dialogue 2023

FAO invites all Members to the second installment of the Rome Water Dialogue at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, on October 4-5, 2023, building on the success of the first [...]




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Second Report on the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF)

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 [...]




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The FAO publications catalogue 2023 is out!

Check out the 2023 edition of the FAO publications catalogue! From the State of the World collection and other major reports to freshly penned technical studies, the catalogue features a selection of FAO’s best [...]




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Corporate brochures: eye-catching, mind-expanding, and a showcase of FAO's best work

Must we choose between food security and climate neutrality? How do we make sure food imports are safe? How do low-income countries move up the food [...]




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FAO at COP28

This year at COP28, FAO will be advocating for global action on climate, agriculture and food security




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FAO launches Global Information Exchange System under the 2009 Agreement on Port State Measures

Global exchange of information on compliance with national, regional, and international fisheries laws and regulations governing sustainable fishing is now possible with the launch of the Global [...]




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Grist to the mill of knowledge: FSN Forum and Publications and Library Branch join forces

Did you know? The Publications and Library branch and the FSN Forum are teaming up to provide Forum participants with additional references and resources to raise awareness on topics of their contributions.

Who does what 

The Global Forum on Food [...]




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FAO invites all Members to the Celebration of the World Wetlands Day at FAO Headquarters

World Wetlands Day raises global awareness of the importance of wetlands for human prosperity and a healthy planet. The 2024 theme "Wetlands and Human Wellbeing" focuses on the interconnectedness between [...]




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FAO's GIAHS Programme seeks new experts for the Scientific Advisory Group

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from experts to join the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) of its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems [...]




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FAO Brief - 8 March 2024

In this episode, the FAO Food Price Index eased in February, driven mostly by lower cereal prices; FAO calls for restoration of humanitarian space to eliminate the risk of famine [...]




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Glückwunsch! Hay Milk in Austria celebrates its recognition as FAO global agricultural heritage

Salzburg – Austria, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the formal recognition of Traditional Hay Milk Farming in the Austrian Alpine Arc as a FAO Globally Important Agricultural [...]




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Celebrating French Language Day

FAO produces a significant volume of publications across various languages and regions, reflecting the Organization's commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusivity. French publications account for a substantial portion of the Organization's [...]




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A transformative partnership

See how, together, the European Union and FAO are leveraging innovative approaches that benefit the global community




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Famine is imminent in Gaza Strip - Interview with Rein Paulsen

The food security situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Famine is imminent in the Northern Governorates and there is a risk of famine across the rest of the Gaza Strip, according [...]