Webinar series for capacity building on Codex topics of interest for the Latin American and the Caribbean region

Virtual Event, 23/10/2025

The growing population worldwide, the increase in food demand, the consequent growth of the food industry, added to global health risks, demonstrate the importance of incorporating food safety into national policies and the strengthening of the Food safety systems.

First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods

10/10/2025 - 13/10/2025

Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Better Life, leaving no one behind.

Series: Challenges and opportunities of the One Health approach, from the agri-food system

Virtual Event, 02/10/2025

FAO promotes the application of the One Health approach as part of the transformation of the agri-food system for the benefit of human, animal, plant and environmental health. This involves a wide range of actors and work related to sustainable agriculture, animal, plant, forest and aquaculture health, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), nutrition and livelihoods.

Regional Event to Commemorate FAO’s 80th Anniversary and World Food Day 2025

02/10/2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marks 80 years of working towards a more prosperous, sustainable, and just future for all.

Workshop on Measuring Food Losses in Latin America and the CaribbeanOnline Event

Virtual Event, 29/09/2025 - 01/10/2025

Did you know that 13% of food was lost in 2021 between harvest or collection and its arrival on the shelves? This equates to 931 million tons or 120 kilograms per capita.

Tackling high pathogenicity avian influenza together

09/09/2025 - 11/09/2025

Join us for a pivotal global science, policy and private sector dialogue on high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), one of the most critical global challenges threatening animal health, food security, economies, biodiversity, and public health today.

Amazon week. Sustainable Rural Development and Agri-Food Systems

02/09/2025 - 04/09/2025

Within the framework of the Amazon Dialogues held in August 2023 in Belém do Pará (Brazil) – as part of the Summit of Presidents of the Member States of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) – the eight Amazonian member countries of ACTO signed the Belém Declaration.

XXXIV Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)

01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025

Based on national and regional priorities of the countries, the FAO regional initiatives, and the international dialogues and agreements based on forestry items, the mandate of the LACFC is to advise FAO on the forestry programme to be developed in the Region.

Launch of the Regional Platform for the Empowerment of Rural Women A space for training and collaboration

Virtual Event, 06/08/2025

Reducing gender inequalities in food insecurity and malnutrition, access to productive resources, decent working conditions, training, financing, technology

Regional Event of FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2025 for Latin America and the Caribbean

Virtual Event, 31/07/2025

Every year, thousands of young Latin Americans leave their rural communities to study in the city. Most do not return. But a significant —and often unrecognized— minority dreams of returning as agents of change after completing their studies.

United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4)

Hybrid Event, 27/07/2025 - 29/07/2025

XVII Session of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC)

Guatemala City (Guatemala), 16/07/2025 - 18/07/2025

Context

With the objective of promoting production systems that support food and nutritional security through innovative, resilient, sustainable, and efficient approaches, the XVII Meeting of the Commission on Livestock Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (CODEGALAC) will be held from 16 to 18 July 2025 in Guatemala City.

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XIX Session of the Commission on Small-scale, Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture for Latin America And The Caribbean (COPPESAALC)

Panama City (Panama), 25/06/2025 - 27/06/2025

The meeting adheres to the Commission's statutes regarding the convening of biennial regular sessions.

World Food Safety Day

Hybrid Event, 11/06/2025

Food safety saves lives by reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. A variety of hazards can contaminate food, posing a health risk to individuals. 

Lessons that Transform: Dialogues and Experiences on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in Latin America

Virtual Event, 22/05/2025

Over time, agricultural, fishing, and pastoral communities have shaped their territories through traditional practices that have allowed them to adapt to environmental, social, and economic challenges.

Launch of the Regional Report: The status of women in agrifood systems

Virtual Event, 20/05/2025

This document not only updates the information presented in previous reports but also provides a thorough analysis of the progress and challenges faced by women in agrifood systems. Additionally, it highlights how empowering women yields multiple benefits in ensuring food and nutrition security, boosting economies, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing the well-being of entire soc...

The role of Cooperativism in the Transformation of Agrifood Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 13/05/2025

Since the proclamation of the first International Year of Cooperatives in 2012, the international community has recognized their importance in building a more inclusive and sustainable development. 

Regional dialogue towards a New SDG 2 Indicator: Minimum Dietary DiversityRegional dialogue

Santiago (Chile), Hybrid Event, 10/04/2025

FAO, in its commitment to eradicating hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms, promotes universal access to healthy diets.

Latin American and the Caribbean Commission for Agricultural Statistics (LACCAS), 32nd Session

25/03/2025 - 28/03/2025

The Latin American and the Caribbean Commission for Agricultural Statistics (LACCAS) is a statutory body of FAO since the 1950s and meets every two years. Comprising 32 Member Nations, LACCAS provides a space for discussing critical issues related to national agricultural statistical systems.

Launch of CAF’s new-look-agriculture strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean

Hybrid Event, 24/03/2025

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), with the support of
the FAO Regional Office for Latina America and the Caribbean, is presenting its new
agricultural strategy and a dialogue on the future of the sector in the region and the
world.