Global conference to accelerate action against child labour is underway in South Africa

Report  launched at United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP15 side-event in Abidjan

Director-General QU Dongyu addresses G7 meeting of agriculture ministers in Stuttgart

Investment in innovation and outreach vital to promote plant health, FAO Director-General says

Hand in Hand Geospatial Platform launched by FAO in 2020 wins recognition at Geospatial World Forum 2022 in Amsterdam

FAO Director-General calls for approaches to prevent an even greater crisis at 33rd FAO Regional Conference in Poland

XV World Forestry Congress called for urgent action for a sustainable, resilient future

People require humanitarian assistance, livelihood support, jobs, and long-term investment to help solve the crisis

Vegetable oil and maize prices slightly decrease after recent surge, while rice, meat, dairy and sugar prices slightly increase and global trade prospects dim

FAO Director-General participates in high-level international conference in Azerbaijan – Vision for the future: transition to digital agriculture.

Call is also made for applications for the 2022 Transformative Research Challenge

Sixth winner of the award announced at the XV World Forestry Congress

The international community calls for a shift towards better prevention, anticipation, and targeting to address the root causes of food crises 

The Global Forest Resources Assessment Remote Sensing Survey says expansion of croplands the biggest cause of deforestation

State of the World’s Forests Report 2022 details three pathways we must follow to unlock their potential 

FAO Director-General formally launches State of the World’s Forests 2022 report outlining pathways for forests to support economic and environmental recovery

This includes strategic investments, technology, innovation, solid institutions and adaptive capacities 

The role includes championing the sustainable use of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and combatting climate change

Plant pest still causing massive destruction of crops despite progress in tackling it

A new FAO report raises awareness about the need for their sustainable use