ar Graziano da Silva is confident in a “significant progress” against hunger in the next four years By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today expressed confidence that “significant progress against hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition,” will be achieved in the next four years. He made the [...] Full Article
ar FAO launches new South-South Cooperation Gateway: an information sharing platform By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT South-South Cooperation is the mutual sharing and exchange of development solutions - knowledge, experiences and good practices, policies, technology and resources - between and among countries in the global [...] Full Article
ar EL PAÍS, Maria Helena Semedo: “Agriculture should be integrated in climate change policies” By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT MANUEL PLANELLES, EL PAÍS, Paris- “Agriculture is seen as a threat in the fight against climate change,” Maria Helena Semedo warns. The Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization [...] Full Article
ar FAO to provide UN Security Council with regular analysis of food security statuses in countries in conflict By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT New York- FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva and the President of the UN Security Council (UNSC), Ambassador Ismael Gaspar Martins, have concurred upon the importance of using FAO’s regular [...] Full Article
ar FAO to provide UN Security Council with regular analysis on food security By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT The Director-General addressed the members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday in what was FAO’s first appearance before the principal UN body on global peace and security affairs. Organized [...] Full Article
ar Statement of the FAO Secretariat under agenda item 12 “Proposal of the Republic of Korea for the establishment of an FAO World Fisheries University” By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Mr Chairman, I wish to convey, through you, to the Committee on Fisheries, the considered views of the FAO Secretariat on the item on the proposed Fisheries University. So far, the [...] Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar Informal Seminar: Human resources policies By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT Informal Seminar: Human resources policies - Invitation for all Permanent Representatives Friday, 12 October 2018 - 15.00 to 17.30 (Green Room) Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Share your views on FAO Forestry's flagship reports By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Help shape FAO’s digital publishing programme by answering a 5-minute survey on the The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) and Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA). The survey seeks to gather [...] Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar New partnership focuses on plant health as a key step towards food security By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on behalf of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has joined forces with the Comité de [...] Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Ukraine: FAO scales up to support rural families, safeguard food security By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Team on ground regrouped; strengthened with surge personnel; Declaration of corporate scale-up response Full Article
ar FAO Director-General addresses G7 Agriculture Ministers on Global Food Markets and Prices By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Click here to access the presentation by QU Dongyu. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar The FAO library turns 70 years old! By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Did you know FAO Library collections date back to the start of the 15th century? From historical texts on growing rice in China, to commercial guides on producing wine in [...] Full Article
ar 20 years of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the FAO GIAHS Programme. FAO launched the GIAHS initiative at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Since its inception, [...] Full Article
ar Latest issue: The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
ar The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ar PSMA Parties now reach 100 States By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (PSMA) has reached 100 States that are now officially [...] Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar FAO in Review: Emergency and humanitarian response By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 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
ar 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
ar 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
ar Access to more data on private sector partnerships By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ar 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
ar Grist to the mill of knowledge: FSN Forum and Publications and Library Branch join forces By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ar FAO invites all Members to the Celebration of the World Wetlands Day at FAO Headquarters By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ar FAO Brief - 8 March 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 [...] Full Article
ar A transformative partnership By www.fao.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT See how, together, the European Union and FAO are leveraging innovative approaches that benefit the global community Full Article
ar 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
ar Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world's ocean, FAO report says By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Fish biomass faces steep falls by end of century under high-emissions scenario Full Article
