Pontiff focuses on the Horn of Africa and outlook for Rio+20 conference

FAO advocates for energy-smart food systems during UN Conference on Sustainable Development

Without stronger commitment target to eliminate child labour by 2016 will be missed

As governing Council opens, member countries briefed on world food situation, internal reforms

FAO Director-General highlights value of quinoa, South American superfood

World cereal supplies expected to be abundant in 2012/13

Accord will help improve quality of FAO emergency assistance in priority areas

Smallholders key in feeding growing populations

On the path to Rio+20, FAO calls for a future with both healthier people and healthier ecosystems

FAO nominates Special Ambassadors for cooperatives

FAO and IIASA launch online Global Agro-ecological Zones Interactive Data Portal

Over 17 million people at risk of hunger

FAO and Brazil look to adapt successful Programa Cozinha Brasil program overseas

Joint programme aims to increase food production, protect natural resources

Countries also call on FAO to develop a regional trust fund for food security

By José Graziano da Silva, FAO Director-General, Kanayo F. Nwanze, IFAD President, and Ertharin Cousin, WFP Executive Director

Over $66 million for FAO technical assistance projects

Aim to advance food security in region

Soil carbon assessment is key to reducing emissions

Measures enhancing food security to be considered