FAO experts' opinion
We are making progress in the fight against hunger, but not everyone equally
29/08/2025
By: Máximo Torero Cullen, FAO Chief Economist and Regional Representative ad interim for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Without women's empowerment, there is no climate resilience: The challenge of drought plans
22/04/2025
By Eve Crowley, Deputy Regional Representative of FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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School Feeding: How Can Public Policies Change Lives?
14/03/2025
By Najla Veloso, Senior Specialist in School Feeding at FAO for Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Cost of Obesity: How Agrifood Systems Can Be Part of the Solution
04/03/2025
By Daniela Godoy G. - FAO Senior Policy Officer for Food Security and Nutrition
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Food Security and Climate Resilience: An Essential Link for the Future
23/01/2025
By Mario Lubetkin, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Technology, Innovation, and Strategic Planning: Keys to Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
26/11/2024
By José Aguilar-Manjarrez, FAO Aquaculture Officer.
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School Feeding: A key tool against hunger and malnutrition
26/11/2024
By Najla Veloso, Coordinator of the Regional Agenda for Sustainable School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean – Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program
Leave No “Foodprint”: Technological Innovations to Prevent and Reduce Food Losses and Waste
24/10/2024
By Daniela Godoy, Senior Policy Officer in Food Security and Nutrition at FAO’s Regional Office for Latina America and the Caribbean.
Amazonian Bioeconomy: An Essential Path for Sustainable Development
14/10/2024
By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Urban Resilience: The path to green and sustainable cities
04/10/2024
By João Intini, Food Systems Policy Officer, Latin America and the Caribbean
Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress, challenges and the commitment to move forward
12/09/2024
By Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean
World Zoonoses Day: the importance of animal health and welfare
29/07/2024
By Andrés González Serrano Sustainable livestock, animal health, and biodiversity FAO Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean
Cooperatives: A key factor in eradicating hunger and fostering a sustainable future
02/07/2024
by Luiz Beduschi, FAO Senior Land Development Policy Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean
Haiti: a call to action for all Caribbean and Latin American countries
20/06/2024
By: Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean
Environment: Challenges for Latin America & the Caribbean
19/06/2024
By Hivy Ortiz Chour, Better Environment Officer
5th World Food Safety Day - Prepare for the Unexpected
07/06/2024
By Dr. Renata Clarke Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean and Dr. Lisa Indar Director-Surveillance, Diseace Prevention and Control Division, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
Protecting Biodiversity for a Better Environment
20/05/2024
By Hivy Ortiz Chour, Better Environment Officer
Op-ed -Protecting Our Oceans: Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
05/05/2024
By Javier Villanueva, Senior fishery and aquaculture officer
Anticipating the La Niña Phenomenon: The Importance of Understanding and Mitigating Its Impacts
24/04/2024
By Ángela Blanco, Emergency and Resilience Officer and By Marion Khamis, Specialist in Resilience and Disaster Risk Management