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FAO global food security forums

Overview

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) convened major international forums in Rome to address global food security and sustainable agro-food systems. At the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, twenty African nations prepared to present large-scale agricultural investment plans. This initiative seeks to transition farming from subsistence to productive sectors such as livestock, fisheries, and mechanization. FAO Assistant Director-General Abebe Haile-Gabriel noted that these governments are presenting “investment cases grounded in evidence and backed by political commitment” to combat poverty and hunger. During the subsequent World Food Forum, themed ‘Innovate today. Feed tomorrow’, international leaders discussed transforming food systems through science and innovation. Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, led a high-level delegation to promote the country’s model of food sovereignty and international cooperation. Rodríguez stated that while Venezuela previously achieved a ‘zero hunger’ goal, economic sanctions hindered progress, though she noted recent advancements toward reclaiming that objective. Other participants included leaders from Angola, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic. Josefa Sacko, an Angolan candidate for FAO Director-General, advocated for placing the food challenges of the Global South at the center of international debate, noting that food security is intrinsically linked to social stability and peace. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu expanded the forum's scope by emphasizing the critical role of youth and young women as leaders in transforming agrifood systems. He warned that without decisive action against climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity, extreme weather events could push more than 132 million people into poverty by 2030. Discussions have since integrated the use of technology, including artificial intelligence and digital tools, to build more resilient food systems. In October 2026, the World Food Forum (WFF) reconvened in Rome under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”

Entities

World Food Forum · Rome · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Josefa Sacko · Máximo Torero

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The actions taken today regarding technology, indigenous wisdom, and youth empowerment will determine the future of agrifood systems. agriwatchgh.com · primermomento.com · www.interris.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 World Food Forum is being held from October 8 to 16 at the FAO headquarters in Rome. agriwatchgh.com · www.click2macao.com · www.interris.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The World Food Forum 2026 is organized around three pillars: the Global Youth Action Initiative, the Science and Innovation Forum, and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum. agriwatchgh.com · www.interris.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Angola has officially launched the candidacy of Ambassador Josefa Sacko for the position of FAO Director-General. jornaleconomico.sapo.pt · sapo.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] Investing in young people and young women is essential for sustainable solutions to food security and climate change. primermomento.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Cuba, one-quarter of all scientific production is directly related to agriculture. www.radiomayabeque.icrt.cu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic projects an investment of US$476.9 million in irrigation technification through 2033. elveedordigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cuba's honey production reached a record of over 10,000 tons in 2021. www.radiobayamo.icrt.cu

Timeline

5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Senegal promotes food sovereignty at World Food Forum in Rome
Senegal's Ministry of Agriculture attended the World Food Forum in Rome, emphasizing food sovereignty, innovation, and the roles of youth and women in transforming the agricultural sector.
11 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
World Food Forum 2026 opens in Rome to transform agrifood systems
The 2026 World Food Forum opened in Rome, bringing together global leaders to transform agrifood systems through innovation, youth empowerment, and international cooperation to combat food insecurity.
13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
FAO World Food Forum opens in Rome with focus on global food security
The FAO World Food Forum has opened in Rome, featuring Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez and other global leaders discussing food security, innovation, and the challenges facing the Global South.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
African nations to present major agrifood investment plans at FAO forum
Twenty African countries will present government-led agrifood investment plans at the FAO’s 2026 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Rome to drive industrialization and food security.

Sources

africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk · agriwatchgh.com · almanar.com.lb · bookclubz.com · cajnewsafrica.com · caraotadigital.net · click2macao.com · comunicacioncontinua.com · correiokianda.info · eldiarionica.com · elinformadorve.com · elveedordigital.com · expreso.ec · georgiaonline.ge · hoy.com.do · interris.it · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt · leral.net · noticias24hrs.com.ve · orinocotribune.com · outremers360.com · prensa-latina.cu · primermomento.com · radiobayamo.icrt.cu · radiomayabeque.icrt.cu · riotimesonline.com · rnv.gob.ve · sapo.pt · talcualdigital.com · teleradioamerica.com · telesurenglish.net · tves.gob.ve

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