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FAO launches the FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda in Brazil

16/09/2020

On Thursday 17 September 2020 FAO is launching the Portuguese version of the FAO Framework for the Urban Food Agenda.

FAO to continue to support G20 to address the pandemic and strengthen agri-food systems

14/09/2020

Through the Hand-in-Hand initiative, the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme and other actions, FAO can help ensure well-functioning global food markets, promote responsible investments, and reduce food loss and waste, among other areas.

Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods

07/09/2020

FAO regional conference on rebound from damage of COVID-19

FAO COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme - Food systems transformation

03/09/2020

The disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis have highlighted many of the fragilities of contemporary food systems.

Transforming urban food systems during COVID-19: Key Insights from 29th July FAO Global Webinar

28/08/2020

On 29 July 2020, FAO hosted the Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from an FAO Global Survey.

More than 3 million people facing acute food insecurity as Burkina Faso grapples with COVID-19 and conflict

24/08/2020

Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed as well as longer-term investment in rural livelihoods and social services

A FAO global Event to showcase the impact of COVID-19 on Urban Food Systems

23/07/2020

On Wednesday 29 July from 2 to 4 PM (CET), FAO will host the Online Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from a FAO Global Survey.

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 launched

14/07/2020

As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2020 is in doubt, the UN report warns.

African CITYFOOD month kicking off on 1st July

01/07/2020

From 1 to 31 July FAO is organising the first African CITYFOOD month campaign in collaboration with ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability Africa and with the support of RUAF Global Partnership on Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Food Systems.

FAO and the EU highlight the vital role of biodiversity in building sustainable food systems

24/06/2020

Preserving our planet's natural resources while ensuring food security and healthy diets for all...

Responding creatively to crises with non-traditional farming

17/06/2020

Tunnel and vertical gardens are shortening supply chains, ensuring access to fresh food during the COVID-19 pandemic

FAO, GAIN and Johns Hopkins Alliance for a Healthier World launch new online dashboard to inform better food policy

02/06/2020

FAO, GAIN and The Johns Hopkins Alliance launch a new online tool to help decision-makers understand their food systems and identify levers of change.

Cities work to ensure urban access to food in times of COVID-19

01/06/2020

COVID-19 is creating significant food security and nutrition challenges that cities worldwide need to respond to and that go beyond the health emergency. FAO recently set up a survey targeting municipalities worldwide and that received responses from over

Local food system responses to COVID-19: Toronto and its city region

20/05/2020

Toronto and its city region – known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe – is the most populous area in Canada, with nine million inhabitants. As in much of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the economy, leading to spiraling unemployment, increas

Betting on Aeroponics to increase food security in Rwanda

13/05/2020

Growing food without soil or natural light is not something many Rwandans had seen or heard about. Agriculture – growing crop in soil and relying on natural rain and sun is embedded in the culture of the people of Rwanda.

In times of COVID-19, Bolivian urban farmers rethink their ways of working

05/05/2020

Home deliveries help provide fresh food to cities during the pandemic...

FAO and ECDPM to stimulate sustainable investments in Africa’s agri-food systems

30/04/2020

FAO has signed an Operational Partnership Agreement (OPA) with the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), a global think tank for policy analyses on inclusive and sustainable development. The two organizations will work together to imp

FAO at the World Urban Forum: Promoting food systems and green spaces for sustainable cities

23/04/2020

FAO Urban Food Agenda priorities on integrating food systems and green spaces have drawn the attention to urban planning for the future of cities at the tenth World Urban Forum.

COVID-19 and the risk to food supply chains: How to respond?

30/03/2020