The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, located at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, is facing ecological challenges due to unsustainable practices and climate change. In collaboration with the government, FAO is implementing a transformative program to integrate biodiversity into agricultural sectors and support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Through a national roadmap for 2024–2030, the initiative focuses on climate-resilient cropping systems and sustainable land management. Farmers in provinces like Champasak are already benefiting from practices such as integrated pest management and crop diversification, which enhance food security and soil health. With training and policy alignment, Lao PDR is fostering resilient agrifood systems that prioritize biodiversity and secure livelihoods for future generations.

The FAO, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is implementing the Seed System Restoration project in Syria. This initiative aims to provide accredited local seeds to farmers throughout the country.

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Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire are enhancing their resilience to climate change by restoring degraded land through agroforestry. Sylvie Sopie N'Gbesso has doubled her cocoa production in two years, while Nicole Kambou is promoting sustainable farming via a cooperative that provides essential equipment and labor.

This initiative is supported by two FAO programs: PROMIRE, funded by the Green Climate Fund, which encourages zero-deforestation cocoa agroforestry, and SCOLUR-CI, backed by the Global Environment Facility, which focuses on cooperative models for sustainable cocoa production and ecosystem restoration. Together, these efforts help farmers protect forests and secure their livelihoods.

This video introduces the FAO’s innovative Methane Pathways Navigator prototype, which integrates methane emissions data, future projections, and mitigation pathways for agrifood systems. It aims to assist countries in enhancing policies and accelerating climate action by transforming complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.

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In Dakar, Senegal, fisheries inspectors participate in vessel inspection training, reviewing documentation, inspecting gear, and verifying catches. Supported by FAO, ICCAT, and the GEF-funded Common Oceans Tuna Project, this training enhances national capacity to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Effective port inspections are crucial for promoting sustainable fisheries management. Through FAO's Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), countries are improving monitoring and cooperation among authorities to protect marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable tuna fisheries. Learn more about how training and international collaboration are closing ports to illicit fishing worldwide.

On International Women's Day, 8 March 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations invited women farmers from Italy and beyond to share their experiences at FAO Headquarters. The International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) emphasizes the need for collective action and investment to close gender gaps and enhance women's leadership in agrifood value chains.

Empowered women farmers are crucial for transforming agrifood systems. Addressing gender disparities in land, finance, technology, education, and decision-making improves the well-being of women and their families, increases productivity, and fosters resilience to climate change, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Bananas are the most exported and consumed fresh fruit globally, playing a vital role in trade and food security. The implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is becoming essential for creating a fair and resilient supply chain. HRDD helps businesses identify and mitigate adverse human rights impacts in their operations.

The FAO's World Banana Forum webinar discussed integrating child and forced labour prevention into HRDD to enhance decent work in the banana industry. It provided stakeholders with practical tools and strategies to address the root causes of these issues, improve monitoring systems, and foster safer workplaces. For more information, visit the FAO World Banana Forum.

CFS का लैङ्गिक समानता र महिला तथा किशोरी सशक्तीकरण सम्बन्धी स्वैच्छिक दिशानिर्देशहरूले कृषि-खाद्य प्रणालीहरूमा लैङ्गिक समानता हासिल गर्नका लागि ठोस सिफारिसहरू प्रदान गर्दछन्। यी दिशानिर्देशहरूको कार्यान्वयनले वास्तविक परिवर्तन ल्याउने अवसर प्रस्तुत गर्दछ।

यो एनिमेटेड भिडियोले दर्शकहरूलाई दिशानिर्देशहरूमा उल्लेखित कार्यका नौ क्षेत्रहरू अन्वेषण गर्न र कृषि-खाद्य प्रणालीहरूमा समान अवसर सुनिश्चित गर्नका लागि के गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने बारेमा बुझ्न आमन्त्रित गर्दछ। थप जानकारीको लागि, कृपया यहाँ क्लिक गर्नुहोस्.

Fernando Durán, Administrator General of the Agricultural Bank of the Dominican Republic (Bagrícola), discusses the "Mujeres de la Tierra" (Rural Women) exhibition, part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. This initiative celebrates the resilience, hard work, and dignity of rural women in the Dominican Republic.

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The CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition (VG-GEWGE) offer actionable recommendations to combat gender-based discrimination and promote equality in agrifood systems. Implementing these guidelines presents a significant opportunity for meaningful change.

This animation invites viewers to explore the nine focus areas of the guidelines and discover ways to enhance food security and nutrition for everyone. For more information, visit FAO.

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Miongozo ya Hiari ya CFS kuhusu Usawa wa Kijinsia na Uwezeshaji wa Wanawake na Wasichana inatoa mapendekezo thabiti ya kupambana na ubaguzi wa kijinsia na kanuni za kijamii zenye madhara, ili kufikia usawa wa kijinsia katika mifumo ya kilimo na chakula. Utekelezaji wa miongozo hii ni fursa ya kuleta mabadiliko ya kimsingi.

Video hii ya kikatuni inaonyesha maeneo tisa makuu ya miongozo hii na jinsi ya kuleta fursa sawa katika mifumo ya kilimo na chakula, hatua inayoboresha usalama wa chakula na lishe kwa wote. Kwa maelezo zaidi, tembelea FAO.

This video examines how the Feeding Cities (Alimenta Cidades) strategy is transforming agrifood systems by integrating food security, climate action, biodiversity, and social equity. It features insights from policymakers, researchers, community leaders, and urban farmers, showcasing coordinated efforts to improve access to healthy food, support family farming, and address food deserts in Brazil's largest cities.

Highlighting the importance of policy coherence, the video demonstrates how integrated public policies can reduce hunger, promote sustainability, and ensure inclusivity. Learn more about this initiative at FAO.

Explore the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) through our E-Learning information clip on TCP Criteria. Learn how TCP works and its impact on global goals.

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Food and agricultural trade increased fivefold between 2000 and 2024, with low- and middle-income countries becoming more integrated into global markets. Yet these markets face growing exposure to shocks, including extreme weather, conflicts, pandemics, macroeconomic pressures and financial crises. The 2026 edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets examines how such shocks affect trade, how disruptions are transmitted through trade linkages, and what this means for global food security. It highlights the need for trade policies that reflect the interdependence of agrifood systems, strengthen resilience and help mitigate the effects of shocks on food markets and food security. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Animated infographic that explains the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN In Teso, smallholder farming households in the districts of Katakwi and Kaberamaido are building resilience to climate change while improving food and nutrition security. Through enhanced agricultural practices, improved post-harvest management, and better access to markets, agropastoral communities are strengthening their livelihoods and creating more sustainable futures. Implemented by FAO in partnership with WFP and funded by the Government of Norway, this three-year initiative strengthened local institutions and supported vulnerable groups, including pregnant and lactating women, contributing to healthier, more resilient, and economically empowered households. Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Global food markets are facing increasing pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Yet despite these shocks, global food markets often recover quickly and regain their equilibrium. But the resulting food price spikes can have severe consequences for food security, underscoring the importance of international cooperation. In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with FAO Senior Economist George Rapsomanikis and Economist Andrea Zimmermann about The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2026. They examine how shocks affect food trade and its implications for food security, what makes global markets resilient, and why international cooperation matters more than ever. Read the report: https://doi.org/10.4060/cd8309en 0:00 Intro 1:40 Are there more shocks? 4:04 Different types of shocks 7:19 Characteristics of resilient markets 9:12 Can markets absorb shocks? 14:15 Ukraine, Hormuz, and trade risks 16:11 How fast does market recover? 20:20 Why food prices remain volatile 21:59 The role of policy and international cooperation 25:07 How can countries build resilience 26:26 Takeaway Transcript: https://www.fao.org/media/docs/aboutfaolibraries/transcripts/soco_transcript_260707.pdf Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

FAO Science & Innovation Forum 2026 (https://www.fao.org/science-technology-and-innovation/science-and-innovation-forum-2026/en) Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane as he invites you to the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026. From 12 to 16 October 2026, experts, policymakers, farmers, innovators, Indigenous Peoples, youth and other stakeholders will come together in Rome and online to explore how science, technology and innovation can accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems and ensure that solutions reach those who need them most. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

FAO Science & Innovation Forum 2026 (https://www.fao.org/science-technology-and-innovation/science-and-innovation-forum-2026/en) Join FAO Chief Scientist Professor Charlie Spillane as he invites you to the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2026. From 12 to 16 October 2026, experts, policymakers, farmers, innovators, Indigenous Peoples, youth and other stakeholders will come together in Rome and online to explore how science, technology and innovation can accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems and ensure that solutions reach those who need them most. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

https://www.fao.org/newsroom/story/more-shade-for-more-cocoa-in-c%C3%B4te-d-ivoire/en In Côte d'Ivoire, cocoa farmers are restoring degraded land and building resilience to climate change through agroforestry. Sylvie Sopie N'Gbesso doubled her cocoa production in just two years, while Nicole Kambou is scaling up sustainable cocoa farming through a cooperative that gives farmers access to equipment and labour. This story showcases two complementary FAO initiatives: PROMIRE, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which supports farmers in adopting zero-deforestation cocoa agroforestry, and SCOLUR-CI, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which strengthens cooperative models for sustainable cocoa production, landscape restoration and biodiversity conservation. Together, these initiatives are helping cocoa farmers protect forests, restore ecosystems and secure their livelihoods for generations to come. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals