FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
See also: The United Nations
| Type | IGO |
|---|---|
| Website | fao.org |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Location |
Rome
 Italy
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| Budget | USD 1-4.9M |
| Functions | Advocacy, Fieldwork, Research |
| Funding sources | Governments or multi-govt organizations |
| Tags | environment energy food and agriculture |
| Summary | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. |
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FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023
All around the world, mountain tourism is driven by the human desire to experience nature in unique settings. In turn, tourism has proved to be a lifeline for many communities …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
FAO's latest forecasts point to favourable production outlooks across most basic foodstuffs. However, global food production systems remain vulnerable to shocks, stemming from extreme weather events, and rising geopolitical tensions …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
FAO’s latest forecasts point to increases in production and higher stocks across several basic foodstuffs. However, global food production systems remain vulnerable to shocks, stemming from weather conditions, geopolitical tensions …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
The Caribbean region is already experiencing some obvious impacts of climate change, including coral bleaching, increasing frequency of high-intensity storms and hurricanes, increased sea level, and sargassum influxes, which are …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
We depend on bees and other pollinators for our existence. They play a vital role in agriculture and global ecosystems by maintaining our food supply and contributing to biodiversity and …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
Molecular biotechnologies have developed rapidly and substantially since the release of these previous guidelines. The livestock sector has been an active participant in the so-called “genomic revolution.” Advancements in the …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
This Activity Book is aimed at a broad age range of young people interested in learning more about the importance of water on our planet, inspiring them with solutions for …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
Legislating for an ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) is complex, due to the holistic nature of EAF involving multiple factors that underpin the social, economic, environmental, and institutional aspects of …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
Child labour endangers the health and education of children and represents an obstacle to sustainable agricultural development and food security. Child labourers are likely to remain poor, perpetuating the cycle …
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 2023 English
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). Millets’ diversity and ability to thrive on arid lands with minimal inputs make them a valuable …