Climate finance for agrifood systems in sharp downward trend despite their critical role in reaching climate goals
10/12/2023
The transformation of agrifood systems - a unique opportunity to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity - is under threat from reduced funding
COP28: FAO launches global roadmap process to eradicate hunger within 1.5°C limits
10/12/2023
The roadmap envisions transforming agrifood systems from a net emitter to a carbon sink based on the principle of a just transition
FAO and Norway announce new phase of the EAF-Nansen Programme
10/12/2023
Stronger focus on fisheries management between 2024 and 2028 in response to climate change
FAO welcomes decision to celebrate International Day of Potato annually on May 30
09/12/2023
Observance helps highlight the potato’s importance for global agriculture, economic development, food security and nutrition
FAO Food Price Index holds steady in November
08/12/2023
International cereal quotations dip, vegetable oil prices rise, and record grains harvest is expected in the year ahead.
New FAO report maps pathways towards lower livestock emissions
08/12/2023
Various mitigation options exist to reduce greenhouse gases while meeting increased demand for terrestrial animal-sourced foods.
FAO Director-General showcases OCOP Initiative as powerful catalyst for change
07/12/2023
QU Dongyu addresses Launch Event of the Global Project Supporting the Implementation of FAO One Country One Priority Product Initiative
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to lowest level in a decade
07/12/2023
New FAO-GFCM report also includes for the first time data on the region’s marine aquaculture sector
Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis
07/12/2023
Agroforestry is a key climate solution, Director-General says at FAO Council side-event
07/12/2023
QU Dongyu calls for greater collaboration between forestry and agriculture sectors to scale-up agroforestry
World Soil Day 2023 highlights link between soil and water, increasingly crucial in face of climate crisis
05/12/2023
At FAO global ceremony Glinka and King Bhumibol prizes awarded for outstanding work in soil science
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FAO welcomes $10 million additional funding from the United States of America for soil fertility mapping projects
05/12/2023
Funds will help small-scale farmers in Ghana and Kenya use soil, fertilizer and water more efficiently
FAO Council opens by highlighting the Organization’s comparative advantage in facing today’s global challenges
04/12/2023
“FAO works for the vulnerable people,” Director-General QU Dongyu said in his opening remarks.
Camelids take centre stage: FAO launches International Year to recognize their global impact
04/12/2023
COP28: At climate summit’s first-ever Health Day, FAO highlights interconnected challenges of malnutrition and climate change
03/12/2023
FAO Director-General leads a COP28 side event along the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar
COP28: New AIIB-FAO partnership to boost rural infrastructure development to transform agrifood systems
03/12/2023
Spotlight on the need for digital technologies and innovations to enhance connectivity and improve livelihoods.
COP28: FAO underlines importance of working together with partners in Pakistan’s Living Indus Initiative
02/12/2023
Director-General QU Dongyu says smallholder farmers a key focus of collective efforts
COP28 must be a ‘game changer’ for agrifood systems, FAO Director-General urges
02/12/2023
As agrifood systems transformation gains momentum at COP28, QU Dongyu said it is time to walk the talk
COP28: FAO Director-General highlights the role of finance and science in agrifood systems for transformation and prosperity in Africa
02/12/2023
Boosting investment in agricultural research and development, capacity building and technology is critical to climate action in the region
COP28: Resilient and healthy mountain systems are key to climate change adaptation and mitigation
02/12/2023
FAO Director-General stresses importance of sustainable investments and empowering local communities