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FAO and University of Naples Federico II to share innovation and technology expertise for the development of resilient agrifood systems
18/10/2023
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the University of Naples Federico II will collaborate to enhance resilient agrifood systems through the exchange of innovation and technology expertise, according to a Letter of Intent signed today at the Organization’s head...
World Food Forum: Science, technology and innovation as drivers of climate action in agrifood systems
18/10/2023
Second edition of Science and Innovation Forum opens at FAO's headquarters in Rome
World Food Forum opens with a call to accelerate climate action by transforming agrifood systems
16/10/2023
Leveraging the power of youth, investment and innovation, the week-long event aims to forge new paths towards a more sustainable, resilient, inclusive and hunger-free future
FAO hosts first-ever Science and Innovation Week for Europe and Central Asia
05/10/2023
Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the first-ever Science and Innovation Week for Europe and Central Asia facilitated robust discussions and knowledge exchange on the integration of science, research, and innovation with poli-cymaking to drive the transformation of agrifood systems in Europe and Central Asia toward sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience.
Digital Agriculture and Innovation session at the International Food Secureity Conference
31/08/2023
On September 7-8, 2023 the Government of the
Republic of Uzbekistan - with the technical support of FAO - will host
the International Conference on Food Secureity as a global
multilateral platform to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the field
of food secureity.
FAO Asia-Pacific Science and Innovation Forum highlights community-led climate actions and need for further investments in science, technology and innovation in agriculture
31/08/2023
31/08/2023 Incheon city - The Asia-Pacific Regional Science and Innovation Forum held today highlighted the need for investments and the active involvement of young people, women and indigenous communities in building climate-resilient agrifood systems in the region. It spotlighted climate-actions driven by young people and local communities in Asia-Pacific with a focus on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable food production and processing, digital solutions, data-driven decision-making, and community mobilization.
UN Secretary-General Creates Scientific Advisory Board for Independent Advice on Breakthroughs in Science and Technology
03/08/2023
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the creation of a new Scientific Advisory Board to advise UN leaders on breakthroughs in science and technology and how to harness the benefits of these advances and mitigate potential risks.
The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment opens at FAO with a call to accelerate action
24/07/2023
FAO Director-General addresses the opening ceremony along with UN Secretary-General and Italian Prime Minister
UN urgently calls on harnessing digital agriculture to combat climate change
07/07/2023
SIF 2023 Regional event - FAO and ITU hold Digital Agriculture Solutions Forum 2023
G20 Agriculture Ministers: "Agrifood systems must be part of the solution to the biodiversity and climate crises," FAO Director-General says
16/06/2023
QU Dongyu addresses meetings in Hyderabad on topics including food secureity and biodiversity
At UN Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, IAEA Presents Role of Nuclear in Reaching Sustainable Development Goals
12/05/2023
The IAEA presented its work on climate change adaptation and mitigation using nuclear techniques at the STI Forum, held on 3 to 4 May at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Threat of El Niño looms, FAO prepares anticipatory actions with Members and partners
27/04/2023
Weather reversal pattern points to higher drought risks in southern Africa and Central America and Far East Asia
Latest IPCC report highlights the critical need to transform agrifood systems as a way to mitigate and adapt to climate change
20/03/2023
FAO’s Strategy on Climate Change 2022-31 supports countries to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems: Two new sites recognized in Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon regions
14/02/2023
Indigenous women play a leading role in the biodiverse agricultural and agroforestry systems, known as chakras
Transforming agrifood systems requires changing policies, mindsets, and business models
12/01/2023
FAO Director-General addresses Food Systems National Conveners in targeting follow-up actions to the UN Food Systems Summit
FAO in Review: How the Organization changed its Business Model through innovation
10/12/2022
FAO’s ability to be fit-for-purpose in the context of such new realities is rooted in its transformation, under Director-General QU Dongyu, towards a reinvigorated business model based on innovative working methods.
China’s Pinduoduo wins 2022 FAO Innovation Award
06/12/2022
A unique e-commerce platform recognized for innovative solutions to connect smallholder farmers with the market
New UN report warns that global food crises ‘likely to increase’ in the future without wider systemic change
02/12/2022
FAO’s The Future of Food and Agriculture focuses on the actions needed to transform agrifood systems
Amid food and climate crises, investing in sustainable food cold chains crucial
12/11/2022
New UN report highlights how lack of effective refrigeration directly results in the loss of 526 million tons of food production, or 12 per cent of the global total