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Advancing Transformation of Agrifood Systems
10/12/2024
FAO and the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose host a workshop on tools and methods to support policies for transforming agrifood systems
FAO champions sustainable urban transformation at World Urban Forum
05/12/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable urban agrifood systems in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12).  Rapid urbanization is placing immense pressure on resources, infras...
FAO at COP29: Calling for investment in agrifood systems to tackle the climate crisis
26/11/2024
At the global meeting in Azerbaijan, FAO raised agrifood solutions as key for addressing the climate crisis and supported the COP29 Presidency with important initiatives
Joining forces to transform agrifood systems in the Mediterranean
18/11/2024

Rome, Paris, Barcelona – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)...

Cities as Catalysts for Change
12/11/2024
Insights from Side Event at the 52 Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
Media as a catalyst for agrifood systems transformation
04/11/2024
A side event during the World Food Forum highlights the power of media for sustainable agrifood systems
FAO's call for agrifood systems transformation resounds at UN Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia
01/11/2024
Through several events and new publications, FAO put the spotlight on agrifood systems as biodiversity solutions
Innovative financial mechanisms to support the transformation of urban agrifood systems
30/10/2024
Integrating agrifood systems within the urban development agenda
Regional collaboration is the way forward!
28/10/2024
This technical study delves into the pressing need for a systems approach to address the complex challenges in the Mediterranean. Drawing on insights from the UN Food Systems Summit, the report highlights strategies for sustainable development and regional collaboration to reshape agrifood systems, drive impactful change through strengthening networks and embracing systems thinking.
Shared learning in action
28/10/2024
Discover how continuous reflection, collaboration and knowledge exchange can help stakeholders navigate uncertainties and build more resilient agrifood systems, leaving no one behind. 
Driving Agrifood System Transformation through Inclusive Governance
21/10/2024
Exploring how cities can accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems through inclusive governance and partnerships that link local actions with global strategies...
G7: FAO Director-General cites reasons for hope to reduce global hunger
27/09/2024
QU Dongyu urges G7 Agriculture Ministers to recognize the need for more and better investments in sustainable agrifood systems
FAO leads new initiative and reinforces its commitment to accelerate gender equality efforts in agrifood systems
24/09/2024
Commit to Grow Equality could benefit up to 54 million women worldwide
UNGA79: FAO chief emphasizes the centrality of climate solutions for agrifood systems transformation
22/09/2024
Director-General announces FAO will host the Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers
A Global Workshop to chart the future of urban agrifood systems
17/09/2024

FAO is bringing together global partners for a groundbreaking Urban Agrifood Systems Workshop, taking place from September 9 to 11 at its headquarters in Rome, Italy.

This event, co-organized with ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, brings together a diverse gr...

Policy coherence enhances agrifood systems transformation in Viet Nam
16/09/2024
A newly released brief by the FAO, "Policymaking for agrifood systems transformation in Viet Nam", highlights policy processes and good practices in transforming the country's agrifood systems. The brief examines Viet Nam's agrifood policies, including th
Unlocking the potential of urban agrifood systems
09/09/2024
Insights from the HLPE-FSN report and FAO’s work for a food-secure world...
Private-public partnerships are key to agrifood systems transformation
06/09/2024
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses Partnerships and Investment Forum in Uzbekistan
Out now: "Stories of agrifood systems change"!
26/07/2024
FAO's Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division (ESF) is excited to announce the release of its latest publication, Stories of agrifood systems change. Insights from Côte d’Ivoire, Cambodia, the Pacific, Guatemala, and Albania!This comprehensive work delv
Building resilient agrifood systems for SIDS in response to increasing climate challenges
25/07/2024
FAO Director-General addresses high-level Conference on transforming agrifood systems in Cabo Verde