Category: World Rural Forum

FAO and the World Rural Forum renew partnership

FAO and the World Rural Forum renew partnership

The new agreement continues support for advancing family farming in policy dialogue, leveraging its key role to achieve sustainable agrifood
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INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST:  “Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet”

INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST: “Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet”

For photography enthusiasts, family farming advocates and environment-lovers! We are delighted to announce the International Photo Contest organized by the
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FAMILY FARMS ARE A BIG PART OF THE ANSWER TO OUR FOOD PROBLEM

FAMILY FARMS ARE A BIG PART OF THE ANSWER TO OUR FOOD PROBLEM

Small-scale farms will be an essential component of our future food systems, and speeding up their development will benefit us
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WRF ORGANISES 2 WEBINARS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE INNOVATIVE POLICIES THAT ENHANCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF FAMILY FARMERS

WRF ORGANISES 2 WEBINARS ON HOW TO ACHIEVE INNOVATIVE POLICIES THAT ENHANCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF FAMILY FARMERS

These global webinars will be held on 11 and 13 July 2023 with simultaneous translation in English, French and Spanish.
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MARCH 8 – WOMEN FAMILY FARMERS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SYSTEMS AND THE PLANET

MARCH 8 – WOMEN FAMILY FARMERS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SYSTEMS AND THE PLANET

Rural women are the heart of the countryside and agriculture, playing a key role in food systems, agrobiodiversity conservation, poverty
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THE WRF AND THE FOREST AND FARM FACILITY PROMOTE THE CATALYTIC ROLE OF COOPERATIVISM IN EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN

THE WRF AND THE FOREST AND FARM FACILITY PROMOTE THE CATALYTIC ROLE OF COOPERATIVISM IN EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN

Through the “Women and cooperativism” project, led by the WRF together with six regional organizations, 23 successful experiences were identified
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ITURRIAGA DAÑOBEITIA FOUNDATION: MORE THAN 5 DECADES FOSTERING FAMILY FARMING

ITURRIAGA DAÑOBEITIA FOUNDATION: MORE THAN 5 DECADES FOSTERING FAMILY FARMING

The Cándido Iturriaga y María Dañobeitia Foundation (IDF) has been collaborating with the WRF since its creation, being a key
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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear friend, As you know, 2022 has been remarkably complex for family farming. Multiple crises overlapping —including the climate crisis, the
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OVER 350 MILLION FAMILY FARMERS WARN GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY AT RISK WITHOUT MORE SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION

OVER 350 MILLION FAMILY FARMERS WARN GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY AT RISK WITHOUT MORE SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION

The World Rural Forum is present at UN Climate Summit (COP27) through its director, Laura Lorenzo, and several members and
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