FAO Report Highlights Global Forest Restoration Efforts and Major Implementation Gaps
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its State of the World’s Forests 2026,...
Food Security
Global Food Prices Rise to Highest Level in Nearly Four Years, FAO Data Shows
Rome: Global food commodity prices increased again in September, reaching their highest level in nearly four years as transportation disruptions,...
UN Women Warns Middle East Shipping Disruptions Could Worsen Food Security for Women and Girls
Geneva: UN Women has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and wider Middle East tensions could...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
World Bank Warns Global Food Security Remains Vulnerable Amid Rising Costs
Washington: Global food and nutrition security remains fragile as higher fertilizer costs, supply-chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to create...
UN SDG Report 2026 Finds Uneven Progress Toward Global 2030 Goals
New York: The United Nations' latest assessment of global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shows that the world...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
Ukraine Signals Readiness for Black Sea Maritime Truce as Russia Faces Call to Respond
New York: Ukraine has signalled that it is prepared to support a maritime truce in the Black Sea, with President...
$4 Billion Mobilization Planned to Help Countries Weather Middle East Conflict Impact
An international financing effort is being mobilized to help countries manage the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the...
One Health Approach Connects Food Systems, Agriculture and Human Health
The safety and quality of the food people consume are closely connected to the health of humans, animals and the...
The Sunflower World Map: How Production Reshaped the Globe in 2016
A map of the world can look completely different when countries are resized according to what they produce rather than...
FAO Global Conference to Advance One Health Action Across Agrifood Systems
Rome, September 2The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to convene the Global Conference for...
FAO Releases September 2026 Update of Sustainable Development Goal Indicators
Global Development: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released its September 2026 update of Sustainable Development...
Global Wheat, Maize and Rice Prices Rise as Weather and Trade Disruptions Affect Food Markets
Global Food Markets: International prices of several major food commodities increased in August 2026, with wheat, maize and rice markets...
Myanmar Highlights Agriculture and Livestock as Key Drivers of Food Security
Naypyidaw: Myanmar is placing renewed emphasis on agriculture and livestock production as authorities seek to strengthen food supplies, support rural...
South Sudan Faces Severe Food Aid Shortage as WFP Warns Millions Could Lose Assistance
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that millions of people in South Sudan could lose access to essential...
FAO to Launch New Biodiversity Project Across Madagascar, Mexico and Uganda
Rome, September Agrifood systems are being placed at the center of international efforts to protect biodiversity, with the Food and...
FAO and World Bank Brief Examines Côte d’Ivoire’s Agricultural Landscape
Abidjan, September 12, 2026: A new statistical brief from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and...
Brazil Launches First Rice Purchase Auction to Strengthen Public Food Reserves
Brazilian authorities are moving to strengthen the country’s food-security system by carrying out the government’s first auction to purchase rice...
Qatar Strengthens Food Security Strategy With New Agricultural Initiatives
DOHA — Qatar is expanding efforts to strengthen domestic food security by supporting agricultural production, modern farming technologies and more...
Samoa Puts Communities at the Centre of Invasive Species Protection
APIA — Samoa has intensified efforts to protect its natural ecosystems and food-production systems by placing local communities at the...
Kenya Moves to Cushion Farmers as Drought Threatens Food Production
NAIROBI — Kenya is stepping up measures to protect farmers and safeguard national food supplies after below-average rainfall affected agricultural...
SOFI 2026 Examines the Global Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition
The latest global assessment of food security and nutrition has been released, bringing together the expertise of five major United...
UNDP Warns Land Degradation Is Becoming a Major Threat to Food, Livelihoods and Economic Opportunity
Ulaanbaatar, September 8, 2026: Land degradation is emerging as a major development challenge, threatening agricultural production, livelihoods, economic opportunity and...
India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship Pushes Broader Cooperation Across Trade, Energy and Technology
India's BRICS chairship in 2026 is placing greater emphasis on practical cooperation across a wide range of sectors, as the...
China Unveils Bigger Rural Funding Push to Strengthen Food Security Through 2030
BEIJING — China has announced a broad new financial strategy aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural development through...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
Land Degradation Threatens Global Food Systems and Economic Growth, World Bank Warns
Washington: Land degradation is emerging as a major threat to agriculture, global supply chains and long-term economic development, with up...
FAO Highlights Bangladesh’s Food Security Challenges as Climate and Economic Pressures Persist
Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to face significant food-security and agricultural challenges as climate-related shocks, economic pressures and reduced humanitarian support affect...
UN Warns That More Than Half of the World’s Soils Are in Poor Condition
A new assessment from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has raised an urgent environmental warning: soil health is...
FAO Plant Treaty Strengthens Global Efforts to Build Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Rome: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is playing an increasingly important role in efforts...
ASEAN Chief Makes Historic Brazil Visit to Deepen Cooperation and Global South Ties
Brasília, August 23, 2026: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has completed a landmark working visit to Brazil, marking the...
FAO Analysis Finds Agrifood Systems Are Central to Global Biodiversity Action
Al Generated Pic Rome, August 13, 2026 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted...
Why the World Is Running Short of Water: How Drought Is Becoming a Global Economic Threat
Water scarcity is often viewed as a problem affecting dry regions, remote villages or countries with limited rainfall. But the...
Europe Faces a New Climate Warning as Extreme Heat, Drought and Wildfires Disrupt Daily Life
Europe is facing another powerful reminder of how extreme weather is changing the continent’s environmental and economic landscape. An intense...
Black Sea Conflict Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another increasingly dangerous phase as attacks around the Black Sea continue to affect ports, commercial...
Indigenous Health Inequality Remains a Global Concern as World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 Is Observed
The health challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples are receiving renewed international attention on August 9, 2026, as countries and international...
Global Hunger Falls for Third Straight Year, but Food Security Remains Fragile Across the World
Global hunger has declined for a third consecutive year, offering a measure of hope in the fight against food insecurity....
Pastoralists and Rangelands: Why Mobile Livestock Herding Is Vital for Food Security, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development
Pastoralism is one of humanity's oldest and most resilient ways of life. Across the world, millions of pastoralists depend on...
How the World Defeated Rinderpest: The Historic Global Campaign That Eliminated a Deadly Cattle Disease
In the history of global animal health, few achievements rival the eradication of rinderpest, a devastating viral disease that once...
