ROME ¨C As the world marks World Food Day, the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) is calling for innovative ideas, early action and sustained funding to reach people facing hunger. Conflict, weather extremes and disruption to global trade are putting food further out of reach for millions of families.
KATHMANDU, NEPAL ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, today kicked off the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), marking a major step towards strengthening climate resilience and food security in Nepal.
NEW YORK ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today released its next-generation platform, HungerMap Live, a powerful digital monitoring and intelligence capability that integrates a wide range of food security data and analysis with predictive modelling to help fight hunger in more than 50 countries.
DILI, Timor¨CLeste - The Government of Timor-Leste, in collaboration with the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), and the National Institute of Statistics of Timor-Leste (INETL), has launched a major data-driven initiative to modernize the country¡¯s social protection system and enhance maternal and child nutrition outcomes.
Munich, 11 February 2026 ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) will this week shine a spotlight on the breakthrough solutions that are transforming how humanitarian and development assistance is delivered as food insecurity intensifies globally. On 12 February 2026, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Innovation Forum 2026: Innovating for Impact, an official side-event of the Munich Security Conference, brings together government, private sector and philanthropic leaders, innovators and partners ¨C showcasing eight innovative, scalable solutions to catalyse new investment and partnerships to accelerate their impact.
DAVOS, Switzerland ¨C As political, tech and business leaders gather at the World Economic Forum this week, the UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has a challenge for them: invest your knowledge, capabilities and resources in disrupting hunger. Together we can save lives, stabilize economies and revitalize the human spirit.
DAKAR, Senegal ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today launched a regional innovation hub in Dakar to accelerate the development of sustainable, locally-led solutions in addressing hunger and malnutrition in West and Central Africa.
DUSHANBE ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement to jointly implement key activities under the project titled: ¡°Engaging Youth Smallholder Farmers through Agri-Tech for Improved Food Security and Value Chains,¡± supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
ABUJA, Nigeria ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), African Development Bank (AfDB), and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released a landmark report that sets out a roadmap for revitalising northern Nigeria¡¯s food systems, and identifies key policy, institutional, and investment actions to support agricultural recovery in regions affected by conflict.
Dubai, UAE - July 21, 2025: The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), through its award-winning ShareTheMeal app, has partnered with Careem, a leading multi-service app in the Middle East, to launch a donation campaign across Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The initiative enables Careem users to support Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s emergency food assistance efforts in Gaza and the West Bank directly through the Careem app.
ANTANANARIVO /JOHANNESBURG¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for malnourished children in the remote region of Farafangana, southeastern Madagascar. The consignment of Plumpy'Sup - a lifesaving supplement for children suffering from malnutrition, was delivered via an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) marking a milestone in the use of UAS technology to reach remote and isolated communities.
N¡¯DJAMENA ¨CThe World Meteorological Organization's Systemic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) and the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) have launched a five-year project aiming to modernise Chad's meteorological network, improve weather forecasts, and anticipate the consequences of climate events in Chad.
ACCRA - The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a US$9.3 million contribution from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to enhance access to digital technology for youth, primarily in Northern Ghana, empowering them to build resilience in food systems, improve nutrition and livelihoods.
LUXEMBOURG - The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has launched a new strategic partnership with the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg¡¯s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
QUEZON CITY ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are hosting the Preparedness and Response Excellence in the Philippines (PREP) Forum on September 25 - 26, highlighting local solutions to tackle food insecurity in disaster-prone areas. Supported by USAID and the Australian Government¡¯s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this forum aims to enhance the Philippines¡¯ emergency response and management capacities, supporting vulnerable Filipinos during natural disasters.
Windhoek, Namibia ¡ª The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation and the University of Namibia (UNAM), recently conducted a three-day transformative hands-on training on value addition in the Hardap Region of Namibia.
MANILA ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s Innovation Accelerator, launched the first in-country innovation competition in search of local solutions to tackle food insecurity in the Philippines.
MANILA ¨C In a significant step to strengthen emergency communications, the Philippines¡¯ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in partnership with the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), today unveiled an upgraded fleet of Mobile Operations Vehicles for Emergencies (MOVE) at the University of the Philippines (UP) ¨C Diliman National Science Complex Amphitheater, Quezon City. The collaboration aims to bridge communication gaps, ensuring robust connectivity and efficient coordination in crisis situations.
MUNICH¨C The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Innovation Accelerator, which leverages innovation and technology to tackle food insecurity worldwide, officially opened its new global office today. The opening was followed by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Innovation Accelerator flagship pitch event, an official Munich Security Conference side event ¨C the world's leading forum for debating the most pressing challenges to international security.
BAGHDAD ¨C?The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture in Ninawa Governorate and the University of Mosul, is implementing a multi-year initiative to transform farming practices in Ninawa governorate to boost food security and sustainability among small-holder farmers.
Massachusetts /Panama City - The Civic Data Design Lab (CCDL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) have been recognized among winners of the 2023 Anthem Awards which highlight excellence in social impact. The project ¡°Distance Unknown: Risks and Opportunities of Migration in the Americas¡± today received a Gold Medal in the ¡®Humanitarian Action & Services¡¯ category for ¡®Best use of data¡¯.
BAGHDAD ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) congratulates 753 graduates of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jousour programme which aims to enhance the employability of internally displaced and vulnerable Iraqis as well as Syrian refugees by providing them with digital and English language skills.
JOHANNESBURG ¨C TEDxJohannesburg supported by the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) is to host a TEDx event, as Southern Africa grapples with high levels of food insecurity, with more than 60 million people hungry in 12 countries.
TRIPOLI/LIBYA ¨C For the second time this year, the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) partnered with the governments of Tunisia and Libya to provide management training for 44 Libyan entrepreneurs and government officials.
Kathmandu ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a generous contribution of $499,951 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for monitoring activities that improve the quality and availability of data about food security, nutrition, and livelihoods in Nepal. Over the next two years, this information will enable public stakeholders to make more effective and data-driven investment decisions to improve food security and community resilience.
