ng High-level event commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of the Paris Agreement By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the event will highlight the key role of the agricultural sectors in supporting the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement, [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng FAO publications catalogue now available in all languages By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The FAO 2021 publications catalogue is now available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng Enhancing corporate governance for FAO publications By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT As a knowledge leader, FAO is committed to publishing information that enables Members to drive transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems resulting in better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The Director-General announced in the DG Bulletin on [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng “Celebrating World Pulses Day: Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems” By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The World Pulses Day Secretariat welcomes your participation in an open event to celebrate World Pulses Day 2022 Thursday, 10 February [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement, 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT This newly-released report highlights the progress made since FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2021-2025 was approved during the 165th session of the Council in December 2020. It discusses important [...] Full Article
ng Transforming agrifood systems: from strategy to action By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng One-of-a-kind FAO cookbook gives fish a voice – among other things By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng FAO in Review: Leveraging partner strengths to transform agrifood systems By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 07 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
ng FAO in Review: Upholding the pillars of FAO for a better world By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 08 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
ng 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
ng Global consultation on the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) in 2021-2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 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 support family [...] Full Article
ng Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022 out now By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng In his International Youth Day 2023 message, QU Dongyu announces the establishment of FAO's new Office for Youth and Women By www.fao.org Published On :: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The FAO Director-General today issued the following message on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023: Full Article
ng Second Report on the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF) By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 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
ng Corporate brochures: eye-catching, mind-expanding, and a showcase of FAO's best work By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng FAO launches Global Information Exchange System under the 2009 Agreement on Port State Measures By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng Celebrating French Language Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ng FAO response to global food security challenges By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground. Full Article
ng Celebrating Chinese Language Day By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT FAO is committed to linguistic diversity, producing numerous publications across several languages, including Chinese. This demonstrates FAO's commitment to reaching Chinese-speaking audiences, ensuring that valuable information and resources are accessible in this [...] Full Article
ng FAO Brief - Sudan, ARC33, and tackling plant pests By www.fao.org Published On :: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, FAO calls for more funding and resources for farmers in Sudan to prevent the escalation of the hunger crisis; FAO’s Director-General emphasized Africa’s potential for development at [...] Full Article
ng Let's celebrate Spanish Language Day! By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT FAO produces a significant volume of publications across various languages and regions, reflecting the Organization's commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusivity. Spanish publications account for a significant portion of the Organization's [...] Full Article
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng New York Honors Shirley Chisholm, First Black Congresswoman in U.S. History, With New Statue By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:58:28 +0000 The firebrand politician once quipped that she would like to be remembered as a woman who ‘had guts’ Full Article
ng Climate Change Has Made Climbing the Matterhorn More Dangerous By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 Melting permafrost is leading to more frequent rockfalls and landslides on the iconic peak and other areas of the Alps Full Article
ng Weird Science: Humongous Fungus By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction Full Article
ng Weird Science: Gender Bending Fish By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction Full Article
ng Ask Smithsonian: Can Chimps Be Genetically Engineered to Be Like Humans? By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Human beings and chimps share as much as 98 percent of their DNA. If our species are so similar, can chimps be genetically engineered to be more like us? Full Article
ng A Gingerbread Smithsonian Castle By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 The Smithsonian Castle is recreated in gingerbread by Charles Froke, executive pastry chef of Washington's Four Seasons (Produced by: Abby Callard) Full Article
