Food and Agriculture Organization

Rome, Italy

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security, and promote sustainable agriculture.

CCI Score

51.42

April 29

Latest Event

FAO Champions Sustainable Nitrogen Management

On 2025-04-20, FAO's Director of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment emphasized the need to improve nitrogen use efficiency in agriculture to curb harmful nitrous oxide emissions, promoting sustainable and inclusive food security measures as part of efforts to mitigate climate change.

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+45 to +100 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

20

2025

FAO Champions Sustainable Nitrogen Management
50.00

On 2025-04-20, FAO's Director of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment emphasized the need to improve nitrogen use efficiency in agriculture to curb harmful nitrous oxide emissions, promoting sustainable and inclusive food security measures as part of efforts to mitigate climate change.
OCT

15

2023

FAO Initiative to Combat Child Labour in Agriculture
68.57

The FAO is working to address the root causes of child labour in agriculture—such as rural poverty and limited social protection—to improve child rights, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and enhance food security.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 20

FAO’s proactive efforts in addressing the structural issues that lead to child labour demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting children's rights and supporting sustainable, humane agriculture. This initiative counters exploitative labor practices and promotes social justice.

FAO Child Labour in Agriculture
OCT

01

2023

FAO and World Bank Partner to Combat Child Labour in Agriculture
63.65

FAO has launched a collaborative initiative with the World Bank to develop a training package, analytical notes, and policy guidance aimed at identifying and mitigating child labour risks in agriculture. The effort includes improved screening methods and the upcoming hosting of a global solutions forum, all intended to strengthen safeguards against hazardous child labour practices.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 20

FAO is engaging in proactive public policy by organizing a global solutions forum and partnering internationally to drive reform in agricultural labour practices. This public and political behavior demonstrates a commitment to adhering to international human rights standards and to protecting vulnerable populations against labor exploitation.

Ending child labour in agriculture
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 20

By developing an analytical note, a specialized training curriculum, and a mitigation plan addressing child labour in agriculture, FAO is strengthening labor rights and human rights practices. This initiative promotes safer working environments for children and advances ethical labor standards globally.

Ending child labour in agriculture
NOV

21

2016

FAO Co-Organizes Human Rights Event on World Fisheries Day
23.45

FAO, in partnership with the Holy See, hosted an event on World Fisheries Day 2016 in Rome to address human rights issues in the fishing sector, including illegal fishing practices, child labor, and forced labor, thereby promoting decent work conditions and improved labor rights.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

April 20

FAO organized an event that called for international cooperation to address significant human rights concerns in the fishing industry. The focus on combating modern-day slavery and exploitation demonstrates a commitment to public values and multilateral engagement.

The violation of human rights within the fishing sector and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 20

The event directly addressed labor issues such as child labor, forced labor, and poor working conditions in the fishing sector. By spotlighting these issues, FAO underscored its commitment to protecting vulnerable workers and promoting human rights, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive principles.

The violation of human rights within the fishing sector and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing