In Focus: FAO response to global food security challenges

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Available cropland now at less than five percent, according to latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT

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FAO joins global humanitarian community's appeal to avert catastrophic conditions in the country

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In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high

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New IPC analysis reveals alarming escalation in food insecurity due to ongoing hostilities and blockades

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FAO aims to reach over 70,000 people with agricultural inputs and financial and infrastructure support to help them rebuild their livelihoods

FAO responses to the ongoing crisis and their impact on global food security: Data analyses, policy recommendations, and actions on the ground.
Highlights
On the ground in Gaza

Get the latest information on the food security situation in the Gaza Strip.

On the ground in Ukraine

The latest developments on FAO’s emergency activities on the ground.

Ongoing crises

Saving lives, safeguarding livelihoods and laying the foundations for resilience.

FAO COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only food trade, food supply chains and markets but also people’s lives, livelihoods and nutrition.

Policy tools

FAO provides information and tools to support policy analyses and assess the impact of the war on food security and global agricultural markets.

Briefing Notes

All updates and information notes on FAO’s response in Ukraine. 

Policy Proposals

FAO proposals for addressing the global food security situation and the risks associated with the current conflict.

Food Price Index

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities.

Policy Decision Database

The Food and Agriculture Policy Decision Analysis (FAPDA) is a database developed to provide worldwide access to policy information.

FAO Data Lab

The FAO Data Lab for Statistical Innovation modernizes the statistical business process, with a specific focus on emergency contexts, when having access to timely information is very important.

Fertilizer

Follow the latest data, metrics and more.