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FAO Podcasts

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Food Security
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Climate Change
World Food Day
Food Insecurity
Gaza
Hunger
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Sudan
Food Price Index
Sustainable Development Goals
Biodiversity
Food
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
China
Myanmar
FAO Food Price Index
Somalia
Food Prices
Food and Agriculture Organization

The FAO Podcasts, a multilingual audio series produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, addresses pressing global issues including hunger, poverty, agriculture, and sustainability. With content available in English, Spanish, and French, our dedicated audio team ensures these vital conversations are accessible to a global audience. Our three distinct formats - the con... more

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In this episode, we speak with Corinna Hawkes, Director of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division. Corinna explains what it means to transform agrifood systems through a systems approach and why change requires looking beyond individual problems a... more

La innovación transforma vidas. Significa crear nuevas soluciones y compartir las que ya funcionan. Cuando el conocimiento y las soluciones llegan a quienes más las necesitan, las comunidades prosperan. Innovar hoy para nutrir mañana. Para más inform... more

Инновации меняют жизнь. Это новые решения и распространение проверенных практик. Когда знания и проверенные решения доходят до людей, которые больше всего в них нуждаются, сообщества процветают. Внедряйте инновации уже сегодня. Чтобы прокормить мир з... more

L'innovazione trasforma la vita. Significa creare nuove soluzioni e condividere quelle che funzionano. Quando sapere e soluzioni efficaci raggiungono chi ne ha più bisogno, le comunità possono crescere e prosperare. Innova oggi. Nutri il domani. Scop... more

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Corinna Hawkes
Director of Food Systems and Food Safety Division, FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Episode: The Work We Do Ep.8 - A Systems Approach for Agrifood Transformation | Corinna Hawkes
Máximo Torreiro
FAO's Chief Economist
FAO
Episode: The Work We Do Special: Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East
David Laborde
Director of Agri-Food Economics and Policy Division
FAO
Episode: The Work We Do Special: Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East
Máximo Torero
FAO Chief Economist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
Episode: The Work We Do - Ep1. How to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems. Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist.
Lauren Phillips
Deputy Director of FAO's Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Episode: Why rural women pay the highest price of the climate crisis

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Catherine Park
Host of The Work We Do, FAO

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Thought Provoking

    Would love to see more and longer episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cowboyjunkey
    Canada7 years ago
  • Opportune!

    Interesting information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flor de Lis
    Italy8 years ago

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Opportune!: Clear, practical insights that translate to policy and program design.
Thought Provoking: The show consistently provokes thoughtful consideration of global food issues.
Thought Provoking: Would benefit from longer, deeper conversations with practitioners.

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#28
Italy/Science/Nature
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#242
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#7
Chile/Science/Nature
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#19
United Arab Emirates/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#47
South Korea/Science/Nature
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#48
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The Work We Do Ep.8 - A Systems Approach for Agrifood Transformation | Corinna Hawkes
Q: So Corinna, you're working on making change happen. What brought you to do this work, this very difficult work?
I was driven by a lasting belief that food can improve the world, started with early work on food waste and redistribution, and learned over decades that building broad coalitions and iterative, coalition-based approaches are essential to sustain systemic change.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 | The Cost of a Healthy Diet | The Work We Do
Q: David, you mentioned school feeding programs. How do they influence affordability and nutrition for children in low-income contexts?
School feeding programs help ensure minimum daily calories for children, diversify diets to include fruits and vegetables, and can be scaled with targeted social protection measures to improve micronutrient intake and long-term health outcomes.
The Work We Do - Ep2. Women and Youth in Agrifood Systems. Lauren Phillips
Q: What outcomes do you hope to see from the International Year of the Women Farmer?
We hope for greater commitments to investments in women in agrifood systems, enhanced partnerships, and improved access to finance and training for women farmers.
The Work We Do - Ep2. Women and Youth in Agrifood Systems. Lauren Phillips
Q: Could you give us a broad overview on progress that has been made regarding women's empowerment?
There has been good progress in ensuring that women have agency and are participating in processes across various countries, but there's still notable gaps, especially in land ownership and access to resources.
The Work We Do - Ep1. How to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems. Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist.
Q: How can countries strategically invest in agri-food systems?
Countries can invest in agri-food systems by reallocating defense budgets to food security initiatives and ensuring efficient public expenditures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FAO Podcasts

What is FAO Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A globals-focused series examining hunger, nutrition, and sustainable food systems through data-driven analysis and policy discussion. Recent episodes cover the affordability of healthy diets, how price shocks and shocks to trade shape food security, and the role of social protection, school programs, and targeted interventions in resilience. Special episodes connect global market dynamics, regional disparities, and geopolitical events (such as the Strait of Hormuz) to food systems, while conversations with FAO economists and partners highlight anticipatory action, private sector engagement, and the need for coordinated policy responses. The show often pairs rigorous analysis with practical policy implications, making it valuable for profes... more

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2. Máximo Torreiro
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