Seven countries have received $5.8 million in funding from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) to promote nature-friendly agricultural practices. This initiative, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, is part of the broader Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), which aims to close the global biodiversity finance gap and accelerate progress… [Read More]
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FAO, RUFORUM Strengthen Ties to Advance Agricultural Research and Innovation in Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) have renewed their partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during a virtual ceremony attended by senior officials from both institutions. This renewed five-year collaboration reinforces their shared commitment to advancing agricultural… [Read More]
Strong International and Regional Interest in Sierra Leone’s Agrifood Investment Potential
The Government of Sierra Leone convened the Sierra Leone Agrifood Investor Summit in Freetown on 28 October 2025, bringing together around 25 international and regional investors and over 40 domestic agrifood companies. Opened by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the event highlighted the country’s vast agricultural and agribusiness investment potential, supported by political will, rich… [Read More]
FAO Boosts Livelihoods in Somalia with Sustainable Fodder Value Chain Initiatives
FAO is intensifying its efforts to strengthen livelihoods in Somalia through a large-scale intervention focused on the Fodder Value Chain (FVC). With a portfolio worth USD 70 million—half of which is dedicated to fodder development—FAO’s systems-based approach is enhancing resilience, productivity, and income stability. This initiative is crucial as Somalia’s livestock sector supports nearly two-thirds… [Read More]
How Zambia is Harnessing Digital Tools to Build Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Digital technologies are transforming agriculture across Africa, revolutionizing how governments, partners, and farmers collaborate. In Zambia, this transformation is being driven by the Zambia Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (ZIAMIS), a platform designed to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and resilience in agricultural programmes. During the recent FAO Resilience Team for Africa Community of Practice meeting, Zambia’s… [Read More]
FAO Strengthens Operational Capacity of West African Country Teams through Targeted Training
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a five-day sub-regional training workshop on operations from October 20 to 24, 2025, in Saly, Senegal. The training aimed to strengthen the operational performance of project teams across FAO offices in West Africa. Coordinated by the FAO Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SFW), the… [Read More]
FAO Yearbook 2025 Unveils Key Insights with New Dietary Diversity Indicator
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its Statistical Yearbook 2025, an annual report that provides a detailed global overview of trends in food and agriculture. Launched during FAO’s 80th anniversary and in celebration of World Statistics Day, the Yearbook compiles internationally harmonized data from national statistical offices and FAO’s… [Read More]
FAO Secures $5.8 Million from Kunming Biodiversity Fund for Global Conservation Projects
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has facilitated $5.8 million in funding from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) for seven countries to integrate biodiversity into agrifood systems and advance the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). The approved projects focus on sustainable agriculture, ecosystem protection, knowledge management, the control… [Read More]
Green Climate Fund Approves $31 Million for Uganda’s Landmark Climate Initiative
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $31 million results-based grant for Uganda in recognition of its significant progress in reducing deforestation and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This marks the first results-based payment project approved by the GCF for both Uganda and Africa, making it a historic milestone for a Least Developed Country (LDC)…. [Read More]
Hunger Worsens in DRC: WFP and FAO Call for Swift Global Response
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have sounded the alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where hunger and malnutrition continue to rise sharply. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, 26.6 million people are projected… [Read More]
How Country-Led Approaches Are Advancing Decent Work and Social Protection for All
The upcoming event will highlight how integrated investments in employment, skills, and social protection policies can drive the three main goals of social development—poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration. It aims to demonstrate that coordinated approaches in these areas can lead to stronger social and economic outcomes,… [Read More]
Zimbabwe’s Emergency Food Production Project Enters New Phase with FAO-Led Sustainability Plan
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders, has convened a four-day workshop in Kadoma to design an Exit and Sustainability Strategy for the Zimbabwe Emergency Food Production Project (ZEFPP). The initiative, implemented under the African Development Bank’s African Emergency Food Production Facility… [Read More]
Building a Sustainable Future: Ghana Invests in Youth for Livestock and Fisheries Development
Over 50 young agripreneurs, farmers, and stakeholders gathered in Ho for a two-day Multi-Stakeholder Youth Dialogue on Sustainable Livestock and Fisheries Development, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Ghana and the World Food Forum Ghana Chapter. The event aimed to enhance youth participation in livestock and fisheries value chains through practical training,… [Read More]
Caribbean Development Bank Calls for Urgent Action on Irrigation to Safeguard Food Supply
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has renewed its commitment to advancing food and income security in the Caribbean through sustainable irrigation investments. At the closing session of the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum during the 2025 World Food Forum, CDB Vice President for Operations, Dr. Isaac Solomon, underscored the urgent need for climate-resilient water infrastructure to bolster… [Read More]
Promoting Food Sovereignty: FAO and CJRS Join Forces in Senegal
In Dakar, Senegal, the Convention of Young Reporters of Senegal (CJRS) hosted the second edition of the initiative “Face aux reporters” on 17 October 2025, welcoming Ms. Bintia Stephen-Tchicaya, Subregional Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for West Africa and FAO Representative in Senegal. The intergenerational meeting gathered journalists, development practitioners, institutional representatives,… [Read More]
Pathways to Peace: How Decent Work and Food Security Drive Stability
At Geneva Peace Week 2025, a high-level panel convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO) examined how decent work and food security can act as powerful drivers of conflict prevention, social cohesion, and sustainable peace in fragile and post-conflict settings. The discussion brought together representatives from the UN Peacebuilding Fund, the Food and Agriculture Organization… [Read More]
Global Forests See Positive Signs as Deforestation Slows Over Ten Years
Nearly 500 million hectares of forest—equivalent to about 750 million football pitches—have been lost globally since 1990. However, deforestation has slowed in every region of the world over the past decade, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Deforestation refers to the loss of forest cover or its conversion to other uses, such… [Read More]
World Food Day 2025 in Ghana: Promoting Sustainable Food and Nutrition
Ghana joined countries worldwide to commemorate World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” The national celebration, held at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Accra, brought together government officials, development partners, farmers, civil society, and media to reflect on collective efforts toward building… [Read More]
Zimbabwean Youth Chapter of World Food Forum Partners with FAO to Transform Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Zimbabwe recently hosted a courtesy visit from the World Food Forum (WFF) Zimbabwe Youth Chapter, highlighting FAO’s dedication to empowering young people as key drivers of agrifood systems transformation. The meeting convened youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and FAO officials to discuss collaborative efforts in fostering… [Read More]
Healthy Nature, Stronger Food Systems: UN Awards New Global Restoration Flagships
Rome, 15 October 2025 – The United Nations has named four new World Restoration Flagships under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, highlighting global efforts to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems, boost community incomes, and support resilient food systems. The announcement took place at a high-level side event during the World Food Forum in Rome, ahead of… [Read More]
$100 Million UNEP Programme Set to Boost Climate and Environmental Solutions Worldwide
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has launched the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme, backed by $100 million in GEF funding and $700 million in co-financing. The initiative aims to align climate and biodiversity goals… [Read More]
Women Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Pineapple Future in Suriname
Suriname, a biodiverse nation on South America’s northern coast, is considered one of the birthplaces of the pineapple. For centuries, Indigenous women have cultivated this fruit, drawing on ancestral knowledge and a spiritual connection to the land. Despite its cultural significance, the pineapple sector in Suriname has struggled commercially, with farmers facing limited access to… [Read More]
AfDB-Funded ProFishBlue Initiative Tackles Fish Waste and Creates Jobs for Women and Youth
In Tolaria, Madagascar, a coastal city located about 1,000 kilometers southwest of the capital Antananarivo, nearly every woman’s livelihood is tied to the fishing industry. Many of these women work as fishmongers, but they have long faced difficulties in selling fish due to a lack of essentials such as ice and cold storage. Without proper… [Read More]
