Impact of COVID-19 on food security and nutrition
We have an opportunity to build a more inclusive and sustainable world. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has made a heartfelt plea for international action to
Zero hunger
Hunger is the leading cause of death in the world. It is a barrier to social and economic growth, as well as sustainable development.
The goal is to end world hunger by 2030.
Coronavirus: school closures mean an increased risk of hunger for families around the world
Children across the world will suffer as a result of school closures, as school meals are a lifeline for millions.
Biodiversity ‘fundamental’ for global food systems, at “heart’ of development – UN agriculture chief
The importance of biodiversity should not be underestimated: it is crucial for food supplies, human beings and ecosystems.
South Sudan famine threat: UN food security agency in ‘race against time’
In 2020, due to a combination of conflict and natural disaster, millions of people could face famine in South Sudan.
FAO plants new efforts to protect bananas under disease threat
In a renewed effort to help protect banana crops in Latin America and the Caribbean, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched an emergency project to
Alarmingly high number of children malnourished worldwide
Across the globe, at least one-in-three children under-five are malnourished and not developing properly, UNICEF revealed on Tuesday, in its most comprehensive report on children, food