Ethan Schaffer, a 2002 Brower Youth Award recipient, founded Organic Volunteers.

This national program promotes

Ethan Schaffer, a 2002 Brower Youth Award recipient, founded Organic Volunteers.

This national program promotes sustainability and organic food systems through outreach and education.

This video showcases the impact of the Facility for Climate Action to Achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (FACE-NDC) project in Zambia, highlighting a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme

This video showcases the impact of the Facility for Climate Action to Achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (FACE-NDC) project in Zambia, highlighting a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Renewable Energy held from April 8-22, 2026. The program gathered 46 participants, including university lecturers and technical experts, to enhance national capacity in renewable energy technologies.

Featuring personal stories, the video illustrates the transformation of participants into certified trainers skilled in biogas systems, clean cooking solutions, and solar photovoltaic technologies. It emphasizes their vital role in advancing Zambia's green transition and supporting the country's climate commitments, while also promoting the FACE-NDC project's visibility and the Renewable Energy Trainers Network.

In this episode, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and David Laborde discuss key findings from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026. Global hunger has decreased for the

In this episode, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and David Laborde discuss key findings from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026. Global hunger has decreased for the third year, but progress is uneven and fragile. The cost of a healthy diet has risen by 25% over the past five years, leaving one third of the global population unable to afford it.

The discussion highlights structural factors influencing diet costs and the impact of compound risks. It emphasizes the importance of social protection, such as school feeding programs, and investments in agrifood systems to improve access to nutritious foods. For more details, view the transcript.

Global food markets are under pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, markets often recover quickly, though food

Global food markets are under pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, markets often recover quickly, though food price spikes can threaten food security, highlighting the need for international cooperation.

In this episode of The Work We Do, FAO Senior Economist George Rapsomanikis and Economist Andrea Zimmermann discuss The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2026. They explore the impact of shocks on food trade, market resilience, and the importance of global collaboration. Read the report here and access the transcript here.

On the International Day of Parliamentarism, FAO's Lauren Phillips emphasizes the vital role parliamentarians play in achieving global food security and nutrition. They are crucial for shaping

On the International Day of Parliamentarism, FAO's Lauren Phillips emphasizes the vital role parliamentarians play in achieving global food security and nutrition. They are crucial for shaping laws, policies, and budgets, effectively translating international commitments into tangible progress on the ground.

Through global partnerships, FAO actively supports legislative action, ensuring worldwide pledges lead to concrete results. These efforts will culminate in the Third Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition, scheduled for November 2026.

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy and fertilizer markets, posing severe risks for millions living in extreme poverty. Ben Davis and Marco Knowles from FAO advocate for social

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy and fertilizer markets, posing severe risks for millions living in extreme poverty. Ben Davis and Marco Knowles from FAO advocate for social protection as a more effective response than costly government subsidies.

They challenge the notion that cash transfers are mere handouts, presenting rigorous evidence that rural households productively invest them in agriculture, education, and local economies. Targeted social assistance, they argue, outperforms subsidies in both efficiency and reach. For further details, consult the policy brief: The role of social protection in addressing the impacts of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, and the full transcript: Transcript.

Amid global challenges, corporate sustainability faces a massive shift. How can businesses navigate media scrutiny, political pressure, and boardroom backlash to redefine their

Amid global challenges, corporate sustainability faces a massive shift. How can businesses navigate media scrutiny, political pressure, and boardroom backlash to redefine their approach?

In this episode, Lou and Mark Lancelot from Better Business Design discuss how the Chief Sustainability Officer's role is evolving. They explore reshaping the narrative around sustainability and circular economy goals for positive boardroom reception.

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The International Day of the Potato will be globally celebrated on May 29, 2026, hosted by the Kingdom of Lesotho. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu shared a video message for this occasion. The

The International Day of the Potato will be globally celebrated on May 29, 2026, hosted by the Kingdom of Lesotho. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu shared a video message for this occasion. The theme, "Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish," underscores the crop's vital role.

Potatoes are crucial for supporting farmer livelihoods and value chains worldwide, from their Andean origins to communities across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Promoting sustainable production and strengthening value chains, this crop contributes significantly to poverty reduction, improved resilience, and inclusive agrifood systems.

Learn more about the event at [FAO International Potato Day](https://www.fao.org/international-potato-day/en). For more updates, subscribe to [FAO on YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) and follow FAO on social media.

The GSP XIV Plenary Assembly video highlighted the critical role of healthy soils in sustaining agrifood systems, livelihoods, and ecosystems. It emphasized the close connection between soil

The GSP XIV Plenary Assembly video highlighted the critical role of healthy soils in sustaining agrifood systems, livelihoods, and ecosystems. It emphasized the close connection between soil health, rangelands, and inclusive rural development, showcasing the contributions of pastoralists and women farmers. The video underscored the need to recognize, support, and empower those who care for the land, aligning with global observances like Desertification and Drought Day.

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The GSP XIV Plenary Assembly video highlighted the critical role of healthy soils in sustaining agrifood systems, livelihoods, and ecosystems. It emphasized the close connection between soil

The GSP XIV Plenary Assembly video highlighted the critical role of healthy soils in sustaining agrifood systems, livelihoods, and ecosystems. It emphasized the close connection between soil health, rangelands, and inclusive rural development.

The video showcased the contributions of pastoralists and women farmers, underscoring the need to recognize, support, and empower those who care for the land, aligning with global observances like Desertification and Drought Day.

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