0 Invitation for the launch event: The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security, 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Understanding and managing disaster risks in global agriculture: Better data for ambitious action Full Article
0 Global consultation on the implementation of the UN Decade of Family farming (UNDFF) in 2019-2020 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to [...] Full Article
0 Global Dialogue and High-level Segment on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Global Biodiversity Framework 6-7 July 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), will hold a Global Dialogue on the [...] Full Article
0 The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit, 26-28 July 2021, Rome By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Delivering the latest evidence-based and scientific approaches, launching new commitments for food systems transformation. Full Article
0 Report on the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028) By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to [...] Full Article
0 Join us: International Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme, is organizing the International Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems 2021 [...] Full Article
0 Collaboration, evolution and a vision for the future of our seas: 70 years of the GFCM By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT It’s a significant milestone – but what does the GFCM actually do? What has it achieved so far? Since its creation, the GFCM has evolved into an efficient [...] Full Article
0 First Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 March 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT It all started in 2016 and after many productive deliberations, in October 2020 at the 27th session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) the Full Article
0 Programme Implementation Report 2020-21 By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT In an exceptionally challenging biennium, see how FAO rose to the challenge, implementing a global, holistic and multipronged strategy to support Members. Full Article
0 Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement, 2021 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT This newly-released report highlights the progress made since FAO’s Strategy for Private Sector Engagement 2021-2025 was approved during the 165th session of the Council in December 2020. It discusses important [...] Full Article
0 170th Session of the Council By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Opening Statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. Full Article
0 The FAO library turns 70 years old! By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Did you know FAO Library collections date back to the start of the 15th century? From historical texts on growing rice in China, to commercial guides on producing wine in [...] Full Article
0 20 years of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the FAO GIAHS Programme. FAO launched the GIAHS initiative at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Since its inception, [...] Full Article
0 Latest issue: The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT This edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) discusses how trade policies, based on both multilateral and regional approaches, can address today’s challenges for sustainable development. Full Article
0 Latest issue: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT This year’s report should dispel any lingering doubts that the world is moving backwards in its efforts to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms. We are [...] Full Article
0 The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT This edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) discusses how trade policies, based on both multilateral and regional approaches, can address today’s challenges for sustainable development. Trade policies [...] Full Article
0 The State of the World's Forests (SOFO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling environmental crises, including climate change and biodiversity [...] Full Article
0 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science [...] Full Article
0 PSMA Parties now reach 100 States By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (PSMA) has reached 100 States that are now officially [...] Full Article
0 ROME WATER DIALOGUE, a Special Event on the road to the UN 2023 Water Conference 29 November 2022, 09.00-16.15 (CET) By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Water is one of the world´s most important resources. It is central to agriculture that accounts for 72 percent of global freshwater withdrawals, to other economic sectors and is essential [...] Full Article
0 Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) would like to invite you to the opening ceremony of the International Year of Millets 2023 Full Article
0 World Pulses Day 2023: Pulses for a Sustainable Future By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT “The World Pulses Day Secretariat and the Global Pulse Confederation welcome your participation in the celebration of the World Pulses Day 2023 event ” Friday, 10 February, [...] Full Article
0 Global consultation on the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) in 2021-2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to support family [...] Full Article
0 Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022 out now By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This newly-released annual report charts progress in FAO's work with the private sector in 2022. It highlights developments across FAO's portfolio of private sector engagements, documents major achievements and lessons learned [...] Full Article
0 Annual Report on Private Sector Engagement 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT This annual report charts progress in FAO's work with the private sector in 2022. It highlights developments across FAO's portfolio of private sector engagements, documents major achievements and lessons [...] Full Article
0 Register for the UNFSS+2 by 10 July By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, taking place in Rome, Italy, from 24-26 July, will build on the momentum of the 2021 Food Systems Summit and [...] Full Article
0 Information note - July 2023 By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the war in Ukraine. Full Article
0 In his International Youth Day 2023 message, QU Dongyu announces the establishment of FAO's new Office for Youth and Women By www.fao.org Published On :: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The FAO Director-General today issued the following message on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023: Full Article
0 Rome Water Dialogue 2023 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT FAO invites all Members to the second installment of the Rome Water Dialogue at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, on October 4-5, 2023, building on the success of the first [...] Full Article
0 Second Report on the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF) By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT In December 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) to serve as a framework for developing public policies and investments to [...] Full Article
0 The FAO publications catalogue 2023 is out! By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Check out the 2023 edition of the FAO publications catalogue! From the State of the World collection and other major reports to freshly penned technical studies, the catalogue features a selection of FAO’s best [...] Full Article
0 FAO launches Global Information Exchange System under the 2009 Agreement on Port State Measures By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Global exchange of information on compliance with national, regional, and international fisheries laws and regulations governing sustainable fishing is now possible with the launch of the Global [...] Full Article
0 FAO Brief - 8 March 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, the FAO Food Price Index eased in February, driven mostly by lower cereal prices; FAO calls for restoration of humanitarian space to eliminate the risk of famine [...] Full Article
0 FAO Brief - 20 May 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, high levels of acute food insecurity in Honduras; FAO’s Regional Conference for Europe; and Earth Map receives the Google impact award. Full Article
0 FAO Brief - 3 June 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Deteriorating food insecurity in Haiti, The King Hassan II Great World Water Prize; and an updated action plan for mainstreaming biodiversity. Full Article
0 FAO Brief - 17 June 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, a new report urges immediate action to prevent famine in Gaza and the Sudan; world fisheries and aquaculture production reaches a record high; and the FPI [...] Full Article
0 Second Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 July 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Committee on Agriculture (COAG), established in 1971, is one of FAO’s Governing Bodies providing overall policy and regulatory guidance on issues relating to agriculture (including livestock), food safety, [...] Full Article
0 FAO GLOBEFISH Celebrates 40 years of impact on global fisheries and aquaculture trade By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT For the past four decades, FAO GLOBEFISH has been a cornerstone of global fisheries and aquaculture market analysis. Since its inception in 1984, the project has provided [...] Full Article
0 FAO Brief - 16 September 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, FAO calls for urgent funding to prevent further starvation and suffering in Haiti; FAO’s Director-General underscores that the world should step up efforts and cooperation to tackle [...] Full Article
0 FAO Brief – 30 September 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, FAO welcomed the 'Pact for the Future' in New York, International Food Loss and Waste Day, and an atlas to combat livestock disease. Full Article
0 World Food Day 2024 - Right to foods for a better life and a better future By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT This year’s #WorldFoodDay theme, “Right to foods for a better life and a better future” spotlights the importance of diversity, nutrition, affordability, accessibility as well as the safety and [...] Full Article
0 The FAO publications catalogue 2024 is out! By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Check out the 2024 edition of the FAO publications catalogue! From the State of the World collection and other major reports [...] Full Article
0 FAO Brief – 28 October 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT In this episode, FAO urges immediate access to Gaza; the UN Climate Summit ; the fourth annual World Food Forum Full Article
0 Readers Respond to the September/October 2024 Issue By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Your feedback on the First Continental Congress, Douglas MacArthur and England's tangled history Full Article
0 A 600-Mile Journey Across Alaska Saves the Town of Nome By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 In 1925, an Alaskan adventurer and his trusted Siberian husky completed a grueling 600-mile journey across the frozen plains. Their exploits would end up saving the lives of 2,000 people. Full Article
0 Justice for Medgar Evers Comes 30 Years After His Murder By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers arrived home when he was shot and killed. It would be over 30 years before his killer was brought to justice. Full Article
0 The Smithsonian in 2050 By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 We asked visitors to the National Mall what they thought should be in the Smithsonian collections in 2050. The consensus? Lady Gaga and much more... Full Article
0 The Smithsonian Channel Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Aerial America: Wilderness premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 at 9PM ET/PT Full Article
0 This 11,000-Year-Old Piece of Wood Is More Than It Seems By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 It looks like a fairly nondescript plank of wood, found in the fields of Star Carr. But from an archaeological perspective, it’s far more significant: It’s the oldest piece of carpentry found anywhere in Europe. Full Article
0 2016 FLAP Canada Bird Layout By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Full Article
