The Global Soil Doctors Programme, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP), will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported by the World Banana Forum (WBF) and funded by Kaufland, the initiative collaborates with AGROSAVIA, the Ministry of Agriculture, ASBAMA, EMPREBANCOOP, the University of La Guajira, and AUGURA.

This program strengthens small-scale banana and plantain producers through practical, peer-to-peer training. It aims to combat soil degradation, enhance sustainable management, boost productivity, and improve rural livelihoods.

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This New Year message from FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse 2026. Stay connected with FAO's vital work and initiatives.

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This video highlights FAO's Lagos State Investment Roundtable, held December 16-17, 2025, in Lagos. The forum gathered government leaders, private sector actors, financiers, and development partners. They aligned on viable investment models and partnerships with the Lagos State Government for the Red Meat and Coconut Value Chains, establishing a clear implementation pathway.

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The FAO Digital Village Initiative Workshop, held in December 2025, united public and private sector partners. Organized in collaboration with Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, this initiative aims to combat hunger, poverty, and inequality. It focuses on increasing agricultural production, improving efficiency and incomes, and expanding essential services for rural households through digital innovation.

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Read the New Year's message from Mr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), celebrating the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse.

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This message features an address from Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), marking the new 2026 Year of the Fire Horse.

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Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), shares a New Year's message for 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse.

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Burkina Faso played a key role in designating World Pulses Day. Watch our interview with H.E. Léopold Tonguénoma Bonkoungou, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Belgium, discussing the day's importance and pulses' vital role for communities worldwide.

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This documentary highlights the impact of the FAO Communal Farming Initiative, funded by Norway. It details how FAO, in collaboration with state governments, introduced high-yield seeds and mechanized land preparation for the 2025 rainy season in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states to address a severe food crisis.

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Theophilus Delali Dumenyo, a Young Forest Champion from Ghana, credits the FAO elearning Academy for significantly enhancing his technical knowledge in forest monitoring and biodiversity conservation. The digital badges he earned strengthened his professional profile, opened opportunities for partnerships with NGOs, and supported his work empowering smallholder farmers.

He highlights the global importance of free, accessible learning for young professionals. Learn more at the FAO website, subscribe on YouTube, or follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo.

Peruvian Environmental Engineer and climate activist Lizet Mejía utilized the FAO elearning Academy. Through the AIM4Forests Young Forest Champions programme, she completed courses on forest data and landscape restoration. These strengthened her technical and leadership skills, providing practical tools for ecosystem restoration and community-based conservation in Huascarán National Park.

FAO digital badges boosted Lizet's professional credibility, fostering new collaborations and knowledge sharing. She advocates for these free, multilingual courses, encouraging students and professionals to explore them for collective learning and resilient landscapes.

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The FAO Regional Conference is an official forum where Member States discuss priority food and agriculture challenges, fostering regional coherence on global policy. As FAO's main regional governing body, it ensures the Organization's effectiveness and defines biennial work priorities.

The 39th Regional Conference, hosted by Brazil, provides a high-level platform for technical and political dialogue on progress and challenges in combating hunger and malnutrition across Latin America and the Caribbean. Brazil's hosting underscores its strong commitment to these regional efforts.

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Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo, Head of the IFSA Sub-Commission to FAO, highlights the transformative impact of the FAO elearning Academy. Its free, multilingual, and certified courses provide high-level knowledge in forest management, climate change, and bioeconomy to students worldwide, regardless of location.

Programs like the National Forest Inventory and Institutionalization of Forest Data strengthen technical skills, support research, and enhance career development. The Academy ensures equal access to education, preparing the next generation of leaders for sustainable forest restoration and environmental stewardship.

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AIM4NatuRe, led by FAO and the UK, helps countries meet Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 2: restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. It works with Brazil, Peru, Kenya, and the Philippines to enhance restoration progress measurement, reporting, and decision-making.

Through the Target 2 Road Map and the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM), AIM4NatuRe aligns national efforts with global reporting and supports diverse ecosystem approaches. In Brazil and Peru, it also backs Indigenous-led, biocentric monitoring, translating commitments into action.

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Avian influenza (AI) is a major global challenge, posing increased pandemic risks due to its spread and zoonotic infections. A One Health approach, with strengthened preparedness, enhanced surveillance, and coordinated action, is essential.

This second GF-TADs webinar highlights the latest initiatives from FAO, WOAH, and OFFLU, including the FAO/WOAH Global HPAI Strategy and outcomes from the FAO Global Dialogue on HPAI in Brazil. These practical tools and guidance aim to help countries mitigate AI threats. More information: GF-TADs event page.

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Agrifood robotics and automation are rapidly advancing, bringing both opportunities and critical questions about costs, impact, and long-term viability. Our global E-Dialogue explored these issues, moving beyond technology demonstrations to focus on governance, finance, and evidence – key factors determining whether automation delivers real sustainability gains or creates new lock-ins.

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The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This event will foster dialogue and decision-making on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, focusing on four regional priorities: Better production, nutrition, environment, and a better life.

Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, academia, and financial institutions will participate, consolidating this as a key platform to combat hunger and malnutrition. Stay connected: Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Learn more at fao.org.

Chile’s 6,500 km coastline supports extraordinary biodiversity and the livelihoods of thousands of coastal families, yet these vital ecosystems face growing threats. Communities, government, and partners are collaborating to strengthen coastal marine governance, protect nature, and promote sustainable resource use.

The "Tides of Change" initiative showcases this collaborative path towards a more resilient future for Chile’s coasts and seas. Learn more about the case: https://bit.ly/4rKNrZC. For more information and updates, visit the FAO website: www.fao.org.

Food safety is intrinsically linked to the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment. FAO's One Health for Food Safety project supports Laos, Mongolia, Tanzania, and Vietnam in tackling real-world challenges through science-based risk analysis within this integrated framework.

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A video showcases FAO's ongoing environmental sustainability initiatives at its headquarters and across Country and Regional Offices. These efforts include energy efficiency measures like LED upgrades and solar PV installations, reductions in emissions and food waste, improved water and waste management, and the development of green, biodiversity-enhancing spaces such as the headquarters garden and rooftop agro-ecological lab.

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