Progress towards defeating hunger slows down in Asia-Pacific, obesity on the rise, as diets change
06/12/2016
Nearly one in three children regionwide suffers from stunting, new report says
Food prices are broadly stable amid record cereal inventories
08/12/2016
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in November, maize and rice on course for record output in 2016
At UN Biodiversity conference, new guidelines for agro-environmental policies in Latin America & Caribbean
06/12/2016
Voluntary guidelines target impacts of environmental degradation, promote sustainable agriculture in face of climate change
Land access and restitution at the heart of peacebuilding in Colombia
06/12/2016
FAO event focuses on ways to assist Colombia's comprehensive rural reform
Ongoing conflicts continue to intensify food insecurity
08/12/2016
Global agricultural prospects are improving but lean seasons loom in near future
FAO Council greenlights structural reforms, fine-tuned strategic framework
09/12/2016
Members approve new Department of Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water, plus work plan that better syncs with the SDGs
FAO opens new subregional office in Lebanon to tackle effects of crises
13/12/2016
Director-General praises countries hosting refugees from neighboring conflicts, announces new programmes
Wood production sees growth driven by housing and green energy markets
14/12/2016
FAO data point at strong potential of forest sector in emerging bioeconomies
Women hold the key to building a world free from hunger and poverty
16/12/2016
But gender inequality putting a brake on sustainable development
With continued drought, Horn of Africa braces for another hunger season
20/12/2016
Agricultural support critical now to protect livestock, equip families to plant in rainy season
Rural development is Colombia’s peace dividend, President Santos says
15/12/2016
2016 Nobel Peace Laureate hails FAO’s role in plan to ramp up country’s agriculture after 50-year conflict
Safeguarding of biodiversity must be integrated across agricultural sectors
20/12/2016
UN Conference agrees to mainstreaming biodiversity to ensure sustainable development
Demining and repair initiative restores key irrigation canals, farmland near Mosul
22/12/2016
New FAO project brings jobs, food to vulnerable Iraqis
Famine in the spotlight at FAO Council
24/04/2017
Graziano da Silva: 20 million people could starve to death in next six months
Yemen: FAO Director-General calls for urgent action to avoid famine
25/04/2017
Agricultural assistance is critical, Graziano da Silva tells UN pledging conference in Geneva
FAO and IOM to co-chair UN Global Migration Group in 2018
26/04/2017
Agriculture and sustainable development key to addressing migration challenges
EU and FAO team up to address alarming food insecurity in Yemen
09/01/2017
Partnership to directly assist 150 000 people and strengthen early warning information
Food commodity prices fall for fifth year in a row in 2016
12/01/2017
Food Price Index remained stable in December amid sharp fall in sugar prices
New drought risks in Ethiopia put recovery at risk
13/01/2017
FAO targets pastoralists in southern regions facing failed rains on heels of a calamitous El Niño
Belgium contributes €14 million to support response and resilience to disasters and crises
19/01/2017
Renewed commitment for protecting agriculture-based livelihoods in emergencies