si 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
si 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
si The new FAO corporate web site By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT On 16 November, an upgraded, fully mobile-responsive corporate [...] Full Article
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si 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
si Join us: virtual symposium on Agricultural Heritage and Family Farming By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, through the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme, will organise the International Symposium on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems and Family Farming from [...] Full Article
si FAO and Grow Asia partner to mobilize support for smallholder agriculture By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Grow Asia, a multi-stakeholder partnership platform that brings together farmers, the private sector, governments, [...] Full Article
si Sign up to receive updates on publications available in French By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Publications branch now offers monthly publications updates in French to ensure you get the most up-to-date FAO’s knowledge products. The newsletter highlights the key publications available in French and [...] Full Article
si Sign up to receive updates on publications in English, Chinese and French By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The monthly publications updates produced by the Publications branch of the FAO Office of Communications are now available in English, Chinese and French. The newsletters highlight key publications available in the respective [...] Full Article
si Collaboration, evolution and a vision for the future of our seas: 70 years of the GFCM By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT It’s a significant milestone – but what does the GFCM actually do? What has it achieved so far? Since its creation, the GFCM has evolved into an efficient [...] Full Article
si The global fertilizer market: taking stock of a tightening market situation By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT International fertilizer benchmark prices have risen throughout 2021. Full Article
si New Scenarios on Global Food Security based on Russia-Ukraine Conflict By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT by Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Full Article
si The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the current conflict By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Information Note. Full Article
si First Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 March 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT It all started in 2016 and after many productive deliberations, in October 2020 at the 27th session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) the Full Article
si In Focus: FAO responds to the Ukraine crisis By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT FAO’s responses to the crisis in Ukraine and its impacts on global food security: data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground. Full Article
si Three sites in China designated FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Three sites in China - an ancient tea-producing area, a nomadic livestock-rearing region and a rain-fed stone terrace farming system - were formally recognised as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage [...] Full Article
si FAO promotes innovation and action to reshape management of aquatic biodiversity By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT FAO is pleased to announce the release of the Global Plan of Action for the Conservation, Sustainable Use and Development of Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food [...] Full Article
si 170th Session of the Council By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Opening Statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. Full Article
si Two new sites in Japan designated FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
si FAO launches new version of the FAO Global Record tool to combat IUU fishing By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT FAO is pleased to announce the release of a new and upgraded version of theGlobal Record of Fishing Vessels, Refrigerated Transport Vessels and Supply Vessels (Global Record), [...] Full Article
si FAO Technical Briefing “Integrated Water Resources Management for Food Security and Climate Resilience" By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
si FAO in Review: Dynamic crisis management By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the series on how FAO [...] Full Article
si FAO in review: Building and deploying professional and practical expertise By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the seriesFull Article
si FAO in Review: How the Organization changed its Business Model through innovation By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the seriesFull Article
si 171st Session of the FAO Council Statement By Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT A statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu Full Article
si FAO in Review: Transforming agrifood systems in the face of the climate crisis By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems. Full Article
si FAO in review: Greater visibility and increased transparency By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the series on how FAO increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency to better support its Members in the transformation of agrifood systems. Full Article
si The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launches its new Annual and Monthly Funding Overview websites By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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, [...] Full Article
si Sign up now to receive monthly updates on FAO publications in English, French and Chinese! By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
si The Second Session of the COAG Sub-Committee on Livestock By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Second Session of the COAG Sub-Committee on Livestock: Call for Proposals for side events at FAO headquarters in Rome, July 16-18, 2024! FAO Members and partner [...] Full Article
si New Technical Cooperation Programme Website By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The PSS Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) team is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed webpages. The webpage has a fresh look [...] Full Article
si Second Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 July 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Committee on Agriculture (COAG), established in 1971, is one of FAO’s Governing Bodies providing overall policy and regulatory guidance on issues relating to agriculture (including livestock), food safety, [...] Full Article
si Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions: Investing in food and agriculture to achieve the SDGs By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Social protection and decent jobs are cornerstones of agrifood systems transformation, but they require strong political commitment Full Article
si Three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Indonesia and Sao Tome and Principe receive their first designations from FAO along with Austria’s second system Full Article
si Advancing sustainable inland fisheries and aquaculture in Europe: EIFAAC hosts 32nd Session and International Symposium By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) is dedicated to the sustainable development and responsible management of European inland fisheries and aquaculture. In line with the [...] Full Article
si Sign up now to receive monthly updates on FAO publications in English, French and Chinese! By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
si Pioneering Video Artist Peter Campus Presents His Version of the Star-Spangled Banner By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Full Article
si Ask Smithsonian: How Does Night Vision Technology Work? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Who’s afraid of the dark? Our Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze is here to explain the illuminating science behind night vision. Full Article
si A Coffin Is Unearthed Using Ancient Egyptian Tech By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Archaeologists in Saqqara make a dazzling discovery: a late period Egyptian coffin with a gilded mask. Now, to bring it to the surface, they use a pulley known as a "tambora," a technology that dates back to Ancient Egypt Full Article
si Cupcake Presidents By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Pastry artist Zilly Rosen renders Presidents Lincoln and Obama in cupcake form at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Meredith Bragg). Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Inauguration-2009.html Full Article
