Delegation led by Director-General QU Dongyu, consisting of FAO’s Chief Economist, Chief Scientist and several division directors, showed FAO’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
In keynote lecture at Columbia University, QU Dongyu proposes transformative solutions to combat rising hunger and environmental challenges
High-level event is hosted by Japan, Italy and the United Arab Emirates
FAO Director-General stressed the importance of increasing investment and cooperation to address “substantial’’ challenges
QU Dongyu speaks at a high-level event dedicated to the crucial contribution of forests to the 2030 Agenda
Director-General QU Dongyu presents FAO-led High Impact Initiative on Food Systems Transformation; FAO co-leads and supports other initiatives on localization, nature, and social protection
$123 million needed for urgent support to 10.1 million people in 17 most food-insecure states
Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo outlines a series of important water-related initiatives
Faster but environmentally sustainable agricultural growth vital to feed growing population, Director-General says
Strong supply conditions push international commodity quotations lower except for rice and sugar.
Director-General addresses International Conference on Food Security in Uzbekistan
Newly launched Global Biodiversity Framework Fund will support sustainable use of natural resources
From the FAO Regional Office for Africa
Beneficiaries include countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Near East and Latin America
Falling international maize and sugar prices partly offset notable jumps in wheat and vegetable oil quotations.