Prince of Wales visits FAO, expresses admiration for efforts to tackle hunger crises
05/04/2017
Praises United Kingdom support for Rome-based UN food agencies' work
Survey of Syrian farmers reveals agriculture should be kick-started now despite huge destruction
03/04/2017
New FAO report presents first nation-wide assessment of the impact of war on agriculture
Russia backs FAO work to tackle antimicrobial resistance with $3.3 million
03/04/2017
New project will address AMR risks in food and agriculture in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
New action plan to stop the spread of Red Palm Weevil
31/03/2017
Governments endorse a plan to protect palm trees from destructive beetle
108 million people in food crisis countries face severe acute food insecurity – situation worsening
31/03/2017
New global report on food crises offers benchmark for action needed to avoid catastrophe
IRRI and FAO step up joint efforts to globally bolster sustainable rice production
30/03/2017
Focus is on food security and helping poor farmers by enhancing crop resilience and adapting to climate change
David Beasley is new head of WFP
29/03/2017
UN Secretary-General and FAO Director-General announce appointment
First global push to stop Red Palm Weevil wiping out palms
29/03/2017
Experts set to greenlight an action plan to stop the spread of the destructive beetle
UN food agencies highlight successful collaboration in the field
28/03/2017
Interagency country team in Madagascar recognized for teamwork that yields results
Urbanization can be a catalyst for rural development
27/03/2017
New report looks at “quiet revolution” made of improved value chains and vibrant roles for smaller towns
Conflicts and protracted crises hamper progress made to end hunger in the Near East and North Africa
27/03/2017
27 March 2017, Cairo - Food security and nutrition levels in the Near East and North Africa have sharply deteriorated over the last five years, undermining the steady improvement achieved before 2010 when the prevalence of undernourishment, stunting, anemia and poverty were de...
Norway and FAO launch unique, state-of-the art oceanic research ship
24/03/2017
The “Dr. Fridtjof Nansen” will conduct marine science research to support sustainable fisheries, study climate change impacts on oceans
Wastewater an opportunity being flushed away
22/03/2017
To mark World Water Day, FAO urges the safe use of wastewater, especially in agriculture
New partnership between FAO and UNFCCC climate body
21/03/2017
Agreement will formalize collaboration to strengthen countries’ ability to craft agriculture strategies, meet pledges
Soil management could make or break climate change response efforts
21/03/2017
Symposium, report shine light on critical role of terrestrial carbon sinks
CERF approves $22 million loan to further scale up FAO action to prevent famine in Somalia
21/03/2017
The funds will allow for increased livelihoods support to rural communities affected by repeated drought
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Greening wood energy is key to mitigate climate change and improve rural livelihoods
21/03/2017
Efficient charcoal manufacture and use can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Reinforcing control efforts amid outbreak of avian influenza in China
17/03/2017
Surveillance, laboratory testing, clean markets are all part of effort to contain changing H7N9 virus
Yemen needs urgent assistance to prevent famine
15/03/2017
Number of people at emergency food insecurity levels increases 20 per cent in nine months
Europe and Central Asia transitioning to new forms of malnutrition
14/03/2017
FAO report highlights a rise in overweight and obesity – and the diseases that come along with them