Trade and innovation
Did you know that a single tree could help combat malnutrition, purify water, and restore degraded land? The moringa, often called the miracle tree, holds immense promise for a healthier, more sustainable world.
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On October 16, we celebrate World Food Day and the 80th anniversary of the UN FAO. The 2025 theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes global cooperation to transform agrifood systems and ensure food security.
Founder of KOASTAL, a seaweed franchise helping fishers set up, operate, and scale their farms, talks about regenerative aquaculture and growing the business together with local fishers.
Discover how digital technologies are unlocking new opportunities for youth to lead in agrifood systems transformation. In this interview, Ebba Engström shares key insights on bridging the digital divide and building skills for meaningful youth engagement
A review of the FAO’s 2024 Statistical Yearbook addressing the economic, social, and environmental aspects of key global agrifood system trends.
The SOFA report reaffirms earlier estimates of the hidden costs linked to agrifood systems and offers a comprehensive analysis of the costs related to unhealthy diets and non-communicable diseases across 156 countries.
The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa 2024 focuses on food security and sustainable agriculture in the region.
Presented by Elisabet Montgomery, Senior Policy Specialist for Employment and Market Development at the Swedish Agency for Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.
Unfortunately, hidden costs are rarely reflected in market prices or traditional economic analysis. Ignoring them can have dire consequences, including contributing to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and increased poverty and inequality.
The event discussed the importance of data analysis and multi-stakeholder processes in making policy and investment decisions.
The half-day workshop on 12 October resulted in several innovative ideas for transformative action – here are some highlights.