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.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today welcomed a contribution from the European Union (EU) of approximately 265 million Sierra Leonean leones (€11.5 million) aimed at strengthening child nutrition and local food systems. More than 25,000 people are expected to benefit from the funding.
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.
GODE, Ethiopia - The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), the Government of Ethiopia, the German embassy, and KfW Development Bank, today, inaugurated a solar-powered irrigation scheme in Gode, Somali Region - an investment designed to boost year-round food production and help drought-prone communities better withstand climate shocks.
The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a landmark Cooperation Arrangement at the Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum 2026, committing to work together on food systems transformation, emergency assistance, and nutrition-sensitive policies to address food insecurity and build resilience across the region.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyz Republic ¨C The Government of Japan has contributed USD 4.5 million to a new Â鶹ÊÓƵ?led initiative, implemented with the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, to strengthen climate?resilient agricultural value chains and support 17,000 smallholder farmers in some of the Kyrgyzstan's most climate?vulnerable regions.
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.
APIA, SAMOA ¨C The Samoa Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), in partnership with the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), co-hosted a national validation workshop to present and discuss findings from Samoa¡¯s first Cost and Affordability Analysis of Diets.
Aden, 22 June 2025 ¨C The food security situation in the Government-controlled areas of southern Yemen is dire, with nearly half of the population acutely food insecure and struggling to find their next meal. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), and UNICEF have warned that the food insecurity crisis is likely to worsen in the months ahead.
21 per cent of Lebanon¡¯s population faces acute food insecurity, projected to worsen by the summer.
BEIRUT ¨C Under the patronage and in the presence of Lebanese Minister of Agriculture Dr. Nizar Hani, and with the participation of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Representative and Country Director in Lebanon Mr. Matthew Hollingworth, Acting FAO Representative in Lebanon Ms. Veronica Quattrola and a number of experts and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Lebanon: Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report for the period of April to October 2025 was launched at the Ministry¡¯s headquarters in Beirut.
GAZA, Palestine - 15 Â鶹ÊÓƵ trucks were looted late last night in Southern Gaza, while en route to Â鶹ÊÓƵ-supported bakeries. These trucks were transporting critical food supplies for hungry populations waiting anxiously for assistance.
TUNIS¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), in partnership with the European Union and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), announces the launch of Salla Salla, a family-focused series that premiered on January 20 on the Tunisian National TV Channel Al Watania 1 and 2. This unique initiative exemplifies Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s commitment to strengthening national capacity and empowering communities through innovative approaches like Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC).
DHAKA¨C Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming food systems as the Ministry of Food, in collaboration with the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), IFAD, FAO, GAIN, and other key partners, hosted a National Dialogue in Dhaka.
The event emphasized innovative, inclusive, and climate-responsive strategies to shape sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems, driving progress toward the National Food Systems Pathways.
ANTANANARIVO - The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to promoting food and nutrition security, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups, and transforming the country's food systems by signing a memorandum of understanding in Madagascar.
KIGALI?¨C A delegation of the UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Executive Board wrapped up a visit to Rwanda where they saw how the UN food agency - the world¡¯s largest humanitarian organisation - is supporting refugees and asylum seekers, and contributing to the Government's development objectives?through capacity building and programmes that promote sustainable and climate-resilient food systems.
WINDHOEK ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a US$120 000 contribution from the Government of Brazil to support integrated community-based food systems programmes in Namibia.
ROME ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ today welcomed a renewed commitment by G7 Agriculture Ministers to work towards greater food security and better nutrition globally, noting that 309 million people face acute hunger caused by conflict, economic upheaval and the climate crisis.
