Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories 

At World Food Prize 2024, FAO Director-General champions ways science and innovation can contribute to transforming agrifood systems and bring people and cultures closer together.

New data reveals that about a quarter of the population continues to face Crisis or Emergency levels of food insecurity

Progress towards landmark COP15 pledges now depends on integrating agrifood systems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.

The initiatives target water and food security challenges caused by climate change in fragile nations

The initiatives will enhance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response in 32 countries, advancing global health security through the One Health approach

Director-General QU Dongyu underlines FAO commitment to the G7 Apulia Food Systems Initiative put forward by Italian Presidency

QU Dongyu addresses the Session on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East during G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting 

Over 8,000 attendees gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome, sparking impactful collaboration to transform agrifood systems

Science and Innovation Forum discusses how to make cutting-edge technology available to all farmers

FAO urges immediate and unimpeded access to deliver critical agricultural aid and commercial food production inputs in time for the upcoming winter planting season 

Director-General highlights the need to address intensifying water scarcity threatening global food security and the lives and livelihoods of millions of people 

The initiative will leverage e-learning and FAO resources and publications to promote education and innovation in agrifood systems

Close to 1 000 students and influential advocates and Food Heroes join forces at FAO to discuss the vital themes: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future” and “Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow”

The theme of the forum’s third edition is Inclusive Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation, Leaving No One Behind

FAO rallies global community behind the 2024 theme: Right to Foods for a better life and a better future - Leave No One Behind

Future work targets sustainable value chain development, decarbonization, digital agriculture and innovative finance among many other areas.

FAO Director-General opens the third Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum where 29 countries will present 115 high-impact agrifood investments to wide array of potential partners.

The joint FAO-IFAD event highlights their contribution in transforming agrifood systems while exploring ways to fully harness their potential

 

The Global Youth Forum’s opening ceremony gave voice to young changemakers, setting the stage for impactful discussions throughout the week