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In a briefing to the UN Security Council, FAO warns of imminent famine in northern Gaza due to escalation of conflict, collapse of agrifood systems and constraints to humanitarian access
13/11/2024
Director of FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience calls for urgent diplomatic efforts to save lives
COP29: FAO says agrifood systems transformation holds solutions for the climate crisis
12/11/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses COP29 climate change conference in Baku
FAO adds to data coverage of employment in agrifood systems
01/11/2024
Expanded FAOSTAT feature offers more insights into who is doing the work to keep the world fed
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024
Every potato is unique, some are UNICA
31/10/2024
A novel potato variety is transforming the livelihoods of women farmers in Kenya
Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger
28/10/2024
New data reveals that about a quarter of the population continues to face Crisis or Emergency levels of food insecurity
Protecting livelihoods and lives in Gaza
28/10/2024
FAO’s distribution of fodder and veterinary kits provides a lifeline amid catastrophic losses
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
23/10/2024
The initiatives will enhance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response in 32 countries, advancing global health security through the One Health approach
G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting: FAO calls for increased focus on Africa amid rising hunger
23/10/2024
Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency
Green Climate Fund approves funding worth over $130 million for FAO-led projects in Somalia and Iraq
23/10/2024
The initiatives target water and food security challenges caused by climate change in fragile nations