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Red Sea shipping disruptions likely to exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen - new FAO report warns.
The escalation of the Red Sea crisis is poised to accelerate the increase in shipping costs, delay the delivery of essential food or lead to a complete suspension of trade routes and closure of Yemeni ports, a new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) finds. This will drive a further rise in food insecurity in Yemen, largely affecting the most vulnerable populations, including the poor and internally displaced, who will struggle to afford essential food items.
More... 25-03-2024 |
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Haiti: Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis.
Haiti is in the grip of a worsening humanitarian crisis, with nearly half of the population likely facing acute food insecurity, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Classification (IPC) analysis. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warns of dire consequences unless urgent action is taken to address the root causes of this crisis.
More... 25-03-2024 |
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International Day of Forests: FAO, Google and partners launch solution easing people’s ability to monitor and protect forests.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked International Day of Forests by showcasing transformative innovations such as advances in forest monitoring, early warning systems and other vital technical solutions that are being used to help countries halt deforestation and forest degradation.
More... 21-03-2024 |
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FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean closes with renewed commitment to transform agrifood systems.
The 38th Regional Ministerial Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ended today with a renewed commitment to FAO's Strategic Framework 2022-31 and four regional priorities that will guide the work of the Organization for the next biennium.
More... 21-03-2024 |
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Sudan: FAO issues stark warning over "deeply concerning" scale of hunger.
The scale of hunger across Sudan is "deeply concerning" and requires an "immediate cessation of hostilities" as an essential first step in eliminating the risk of famine, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Maurizio Martina today told a United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
More... 20-03-2024 |
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UN global climate report: a stark reminder of the urgent need to leverage agrifood solutions.
As the climate crisis progressively affects food security and agriculture, major investments in adaptation and resilience are needed. There is an urgent need to transform agrifood systems and leverage their climate solutions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has said in light of the findings of the latest UN State of the Global Climate Report.
More... 19-03-2024 |
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Projected famine in Gaza: FAO urges immediate access to deliver urgent and critical assistance at scale.
FAO raises alarm over rapidly deteriorating hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip, where famine is projected to occur anytime between now and May 2024 in the northern governorates, according to a new report published today by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) global initiative. The rest of the Gaza Strip is also at the risk of future famine in the worst case scenario if the hostilities do not cease and humanitarian assistance at scale does not reach those most in need.
More... 18-03-2024 |
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FAO Members in Latin America and the Caribbean discuss how to reduce hunger and inequality in world’s largest agrifood exporting region.
Protecting the poorest, reducing inequalities, improving food security and nutrition, and improving market access are among key goals in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that makes major contributions to global food security, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), highlighted in his opening remarks at the Ministerial Session of 38th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean.
More... 18-03-2024 |
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Afghanistan: the food security situation is improving, but the crisis is far from over.
Afghanistan is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s (FAO) single largest country programme, where it continues to carry out its operations despite the ongoing political instability. The Organization has over 400 employees on the ground and is present in every one of the 34 provinces in the country. Interview with Alexander Jones, Director of the FAO’s Resource Mobilization Division, on his recent field visit to Afghanistan to see how FAO is helping farmers to get back on their feet.
More... 14-03-2024 |
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FAO urges more cooperation in banana sector, significant for some least developed and low-income food-deficit countries and smallholder farmers.
The 4th Global Conference of The World Banana Forum (WBF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), opened at FAO headquarters today to discuss an array of challenges faced by banana producers, including the impacts of the climate crisis, high energy and fertilizer costs, and the spread of the destructive Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease.
More... 12-03-2024 |
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Statement by QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
OOD FOR GAZA - A Round Table for the Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East focused on Food Security. FAO thanks the Italian Government, and particularly Deputy Prime Minister Tajani, for the opportunity to have participated in this strategic and timely Round Table, together with other partners, to discuss together the way forward in view of the deteriorating food insecurity situation in Gaza, and the surrounding regions.
More... 11-03-2024 |
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Joint Press Conference at conclusion of visit to Somalia by OCHA and FAO Deputy Heads.
With nearly 7 million people in Somalia – or two out of every five people – in need of life-saving assistance this year, and 1.7 million children likely to suffer from acute malnutrition, the deputy heads of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) went on a field mission to the country to urge continued global support for Somalis suffering the effects of hunger, conflict and climate change.
More... 10-03-2024 |
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FAO Food Price Index declines further in February.
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 117.3 points in February, down 0.7 percent from January and 10.5 percent from the same month a year ago.
More... 08-03-2024 |
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World Banana Forum prepares for 4th Global Conference amid multiple challenges.
Bananas are the world’s most exported fresh fruits with the global trade worth over $10 billion annually. But the sector faces challenges ranging from the impacts of the climate crisis to rising costs, falling consumer purchasing power and a destructive fungus, as the World Banana Forum, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) prepares to convene here next week.
More... 07-03-2024 |
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Investing in women and girls makes economic sense and accelerates progress for millions of people.
Investing in gender equality and women’s empowerment is not only more urgent than ever but also an incredibly smart investment to generate economic growth, food security, income opportunities and better lives, particularly in rural areas where most of the world’s poorest live. That will be the message tomorrow on International Women’s Day from leaders at the Rome-based United Nations agriculture and food agencies event - Invest in Women: accelerate progress.
More... 07-03-2024 |
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FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for the NENA region concludes with a Ministerial Declaration.
The 37th session of the Regional Ministerial Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ended today with a Ministerial Declaration supporting the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31, supported by the Organization’s flagship initiatives, and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
More... 05-03-2024 |
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FAO report: Heatwaves and floods affect rural women and men differently, widen income gap.
The Unjust Climate report highlights a stark reality: each year in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), female heads of households in rural areas suffer significantly greater financial losses than men. On average, female-headed households lose 8 percent more of their income due to heat stress and 3 percent more due to floods compared to male-headed households. This translates to a per capita reduction of $83 due to heat stress and $35 due to floods, totalling $37 billion and $16 billion respectively across all LMICs.
More... 05-03-2024 |
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The climate crisis is unjust for rural women: FAO gender expert.
Interview with Lauren Phillips, Deputy-Director of FAO’s Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division. Rural communities worldwide are grappling with escalating challenges brought on by the climate crisis. As disasters become more frequent and severe, and environmental conditions grow harsher, the burden on these communities intensifies. However, it is women who are bearing the heaviest brunt of these impacts, including significant financial losses.
More... 05-03-2024 |
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Rise in hunger levels in NENA region of great concern.
The situation in Gaza, coupled with protracted crises in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, is of "great concern," the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said Monday as he addressed the 37th session of the FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NENA).
More... 04-03-2024 |
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Agrifood systems transformation holds the key to our environmental challenges.
Transforming our agrifood systems to make them more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable is key to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Such a transformation requires greater cooperation between the public and private sectors, empowering agrifood systems stakeholders, adopting holistic cross-sectoral approaches, and working together to optimize multilateral environmental agreements.
More... 01-03-2024 |
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UN Statistical Commission approves the creation of standalone food security and nutrition domain.
The United Nations Statistical Commission, has approved the creation of a new statistical domain on food security and nutrition statistics, marking the first time the highest standard-setting body in the international statistical system incorporates those topics alongside its existing focus on national accounts, population statistics, agriculture, big data and other themes.
More... 01-03-2024 |
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Russia’s PhosAgro contributes an additional $3 million to help thousands of farmers adopt soil-improving management practices.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed an additional $3 million contribution from PhosAgro, Russia's leading phosphate-based fertilizer producer, to support the efforts of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) to help more farmers implement soil-improving management measures and boost the capacities of national soil laboratories in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Near East.
More... 29-02-2024 |
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Gaza: In a briefing to the UN Security Council, FAO calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of humanitarian space to eliminate the risk of famine.
The people of Gaza are experiencing catastrophic levels of conflict-induced food insecurity and a high risk of famine, and that risk is increasing by the day, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Maurizio Martina said today at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.
More... 27-02-2024 |
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G20: FAO Director-General appeals for peace, right to food and global governance reforms.
QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), appealed for peace, recognition of the right to food, and reform of multilateral institutions as cardinal imperatives during the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting held on Wednesday and Thursday in Brazil.
More... 22-02-2024 |
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37th Session of FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific officially opens.
How to harness the potential of a dynamic region in transforming the ways in which our food is produced and distributed globally, while also tackling its own all-too persistent problems of hunger and poverty - these are the crucial challenges that ministers from across Asia and the Pacific will be discussing in a four-day meeting here this week, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
More... 20-02-2024 |
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The climate crisis and accessing finance top agenda at high-level gathering of Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries.
The challenges of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the perils of the climate crisis and the complexities of leveraging finance were among the topics discussed at a gathering today of ministers from many of the Asia-Pacific Region’s countries most vulnerable to global economic and climate shocks.
More... 15-02-2024 |
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Director-General reaffirms FAO’s commitment to support G20 Brazilian Presidency, urges action on food security and climate.
At a High-Level event organized by the Permanent Delegation of Brazil to the United Nations Rome-based agencies and Global Citizen, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted today the urgent need to prioritize food security and climate action in 2024 and reaffirmed FAO’s support to the G20 Presidency which Brazil currently holds.
More... 15-02-2024 |
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FAO proposes five key actions to address climate-conflict nexus at the United Nations Security Council. Climate crisis and conflicts are becoming increasingly intertwined, feeding into one another to perpetuate hunger and poverty. Urgent action and innovative solutions are required to address global food insecurity, said Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Beth Bechdol on Tuesday at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate.
More... 14-02-2024 |
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Nature is staging a comeback: UN recognizes seven World Restoration Flagships. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named seven initiatives from Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia as UN World Restoration Flagships. These initiatives include ecosystems at the tipping point of outright degradation resulting from wildfires, drought, deforestation, and pollution. They are now eligible for technical and financial UN support.
More... 13-02-2024 |
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Global Environment Facility approves new FAO-led projects and programs benefiting 46 countries. FAO will lead 48 projects and three programs addressing challenges at the intersection of environment, agriculture, forestry, and marine/freshwater resources. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has greenlighted 48 FAO-led projects worth about $2.9 billion –$294 million in project financing and $2.6 billion in co-financing– that will play a pivotal role in fostering a sustainable agrifood systems transformation to end hunger and conserve the environment.
More... 12-02-2024 |
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Gaza: Every day, more and more people are on the brink of famine-like conditions. Interview with FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol on Gaza and other global emergencies including Ukraine and Sudan. In an interview with FAO Newsroom, Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol, who oversees the Organization´s work in emergencies, provided insightful updates on FAO's efforts in conflict-affected regions, including Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, shedding light on the challenges faced and the progress made in addressing food insecurity and promoting stability.
More... 12-02-2024 |
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World Pulses Day 2024: Shining the spotlight on the vital role of pulses in promoting soil health and nourishing people. A global event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today highlighted the role of pulses in maintaining soil health and providing vital nutrition to communities worldwide, under the theme 'Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People'. The event was held ahead of World Pulses Day 2024 which is observed every year on 10 February.
More... 08-02-2024 |
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FAO Food Price Index down again in January led by lower wheat and maize prices. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 118 points in January, down 1 percent from December and 10.4 percent from its corresponding value a year ago.
More... 02-02-2024 |
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FAO launches new portal for statistics on Food and Diet. To help close data gaps and contribute to better guidance for nutrition-sensitive agrifood systems policies, the FAO has created a new domain in the FAOSTAT portal. The domain presents harmonized food and nutrient statistics from different types and sources of dietary data. It reports statistics on the availability, apparent consumption, and dietary intake of foods, energy and 17 main nutrients thus capturing different dimensions across the food supply chain, from supply through to individual-level consumption.
More... 01-02-2024 |
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FAO Director-General outlines five pillars for effective impact in Africa at Italy-Africa Summit. Transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa can boost average agricultural productivity by two to three times and stimulate rural renovation and development, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu said today.
More... 29-01-2024 |
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Amid conflict and climate risks, FAO highlights crucial role of AMIS in global food market stability. In the face of escalating conflicts, economic slowdowns and downturns, and the growing climate crisis, the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) plays a crucial role in enhancing transparency and policy coordination in international food markets, Maximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has said.
More... 19-01-2024 |
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New global fisheries management body’s first meeting focuses on sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity. COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management is also set to discuss improvements in the methodology to assess the state and health of the world’s marine fisheries stocks. The fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, the promotion of adaptive responses to the climate crisis, and mainstreaming biodiversity will also be on the agenda of the COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management's 15-18 January 2024 meeting, with a specific focus on small-scale fisheries.
More... 15-01-2024 |
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FAO Food Price Index declines in December. Benchmark measure of world food commodity prices ends 2023 about 10 percent below its year-earlier level. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 118.5 points in December, down 1.5 percent from November and down 10.1 percent from December 2022.
More... 05-01-2024 |
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