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Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestFAO at 80
The pursuit of better food for all
2025A new history of FAO explores 80 years of food and agriculture and the work of the Organization to continue to shape agrifood systems in a changing world. Through words and photographs, FAO at 80: the pursuit of better food for all chronicles the Organization's milestones over the course of its mandate, seen against the backdrop of world events and the evolution of food and agriculture more generally. Four sections reflect the Organization’s expanding scope and impact: More (1945–1965), detailing the expansion of agricultural production in the aftermath of WWII; Deeper (1965–1985), looking at the emergence of environmental concerns and more tailored approaches; Broader (1985–2005), characterized by more global and holistic perspectives; and Better (2005–2025), emphasizing innovation and technology as crucial drivers of better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind. From the pioneering of the World Census of Agriculture dating back to 1950, through the founding of the Codex Alimentarius together with the World Health Organization in 1963, to breakthroughs such as the eradication of rinderpest in 2011, and the profound transformation of agrifood systems guided by the four betters, much has been done. There remains much to do and FAO is ready to keep delivering. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureWorld Food Day 2020 - Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
2020In the 75 years since the founding of FAO, the world has made great progress in the fight against poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Agricultural productivity and food systems have come a long way. Still, too many people remain vulnerable. More than 2 billion people do not have regular access to enough safe, nutritious food. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to this challenge, threatening to reverse important gains in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Now is the time to address the persistent inequalities and inefficiencies that have continued to plague our food systems, economies and social support structures. Now is the time to build back better. -
Book (series)Working paperBioeconomy for food and agriculture: A global stocktaking study 2024
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No results found.The global bioeconomy landscape is diverse, reflecting various national and regional interpretations and visions. This study has conducted a global review of national and regional bioeconomy strategies, with a focus on sustainability objectives, definitions, priority areas, activities, and governance mechanisms. It highlights FAO's role in advancing a sustainable bioeconomy within the food and agriculture sectors. The study concludes by identifying gaps and opportunities in global bioeconomy development to guide FAO and its Members in shaping the transition to a sustainable global bioeconomy for food and agriculture.The concept of bioeconomy is gaining significant global traction, evolving from its early focus on resource substitution and biotechnological innovation to a more comprehensive and cross-cutting model for sustainable development. This perspective underscores its transformative potential, aiming to reshape the existing economic paradigm into one that is economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable. However, bioeconomy is not inherently sustainable. Realizing its potential requires robust governance that ensures alignment with societal goals. Increased biomass demand, central to bioeconomy development, poses challenges such as resource competition and international trade impacts.Without assessing the economic, environment and social sustainability of the bioeconomy, this transition risks exacerbating global inequalities related to resource access, environmental degradation and land rights.This study was prepared by the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), within the framework of its Programme Priority Area bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture. The insights gathered aim to guide FAO in shaping the strategic direction of its corporate area of work on bioeconomy, strengthening the role of agrifood systems in driving the transformative potential of the bioeconomy across other sectors.
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BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestFAO a los 75 años - Cultivar, nutrir, preservar. Juntos 2020Setenta y cinco años después, el nombre, la ambición y el espíritu de la FAO permanecen: todo lo demás ha cambiado y seguirá cambiando.Nacida en 1945 en medio del idealismo de la reconstrucción de la posguerra, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación se propone aumentar la producción agrícola en todo el mundo y hacer que las hambrunas sean cosa del pasado. En los 75 años siguientes, la perspectiva y el conjunto de la labor de la FAO adquieren nuevas dimensiones ambientales y de sostenibilidad. Para 2020, el éxito continuado requiere una reinvención estratégica.A medida que la COVID-19 agrava las vulnerabilidades relacionadas con los conflictos y el cambio climático, la FAO está tratando de establecer asociaciones avanzadas de investigación, digitalización e innovación integral para ayudar a poner fin al hambre y la malnutrición. Cuando faltan diez años para que se cumplan los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, se ha iniciado una carrera para obtener respuestas audaces y soluciones drásticas.
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BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestFAO a los 75 años - Cultivar, nutrir, preservar. Juntos 2020Setenta y cinco años después, el nombre, la ambición y el espíritu de la FAO permanecen: todo lo demás ha cambiado y seguirá cambiando.Nacida en 1945 en medio del idealismo de la reconstrucción de la posguerra, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación se propone aumentar la producción agrícola en todo el mundo y hacer que las hambrunas sean cosa del pasado. En los 75 años siguientes, la perspectiva y el conjunto de la labor de la FAO adquieren nuevas dimensiones ambientales y de sostenibilidad. Para 2020, el éxito continuado requiere una reinvención estratégica.A medida que la COVID-19 agrava las vulnerabilidades relacionadas con los conflictos y el cambio climático, la FAO está tratando de establecer asociaciones avanzadas de investigación, digitalización e innovación integral para ayudar a poner fin al hambre y la malnutrición. Cuando faltan diez años para que se cumplan los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, se ha iniciado una carrera para obtener respuestas audaces y soluciones drásticas.