Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The UN agency for food and agriculture. With the World Food Programme it issues twice-yearly Hunger Hotspots early warnings of countries where acute food insecurity is likely to worsen, to trigger anticipatory action.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Intergovernmental body
- Also known as
- ['Hunger Hotspots report']
- Flagship output
- Hunger Hotspots (latest: June to November 2026 outlook, 17 June 2026)
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Food crisis early warning
- Tier
- Tier 1: Joint UN early-warning outlook on acute food insecurity, the reference forward view for food crises.
- Headquarters
- Rome, Italy
- Coverage
- Global; countries at risk of worsening acute food insecurity over the next five to six months
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 17 Jun 2026
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
Joint FAO-WFP analyst assessment of conflict, economic, climate and funding drivers, drawing on IPC and Cadre Harmonisé food-security data.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, FAO
- Carl Skau, Acting Executive Director, WFP
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunger Hotspots | Annual outlook | Biannual | June to November 2026 outlook | 17 Jun 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Thirteen hotspots face worsening hunger; Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Gaza remain of highest concern, with Northeast Nigeria and Somalia newly added to that tier.
17 Jun 2026 · Horizon: June-November 2026 · Source: New FAO-WFP report warns worsening hunger puts 13 hotspots at significant riskArmed conflict and violence drive food insecurity in 12 of the 13 hotspots, compounded by economic shocks, a forecast El Nino and an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC.
17 Jun 2026 · Horizon: June-November 2026 · Source: New FAO-WFP report warns worsening hunger puts 13 hotspots at significant riskFunding for food assistance and related aid fell by about 59% between 2022 and 2025, limiting response capacity.
17 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2022-2025 · Source: New FAO-WFP report warns worsening hunger puts 13 hotspots at significant riskAround 266 million people across the covered countries face high acute food insecurity; famine risk was flagged in Somalia's Burhakaba District.
17 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: New FAO-WFP report warns worsening hunger puts 13 hotspots at significant risk
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Questions about Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
What is Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)?
The UN agency for food and agriculture. With the World Food Programme it issues twice-yearly Hunger Hotspots early warnings of countries where acute food insecurity is likely to worsen, to trigger anticipatory action.
How does Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) produce its intelligence?
Joint FAO-WFP analyst assessment of conflict, economic, climate and funding drivers, drawing on IPC and Cadre Harmonisé food-security data.
Where is Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) based?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is based in Rome, Italy.
What does Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) cover?
Its work covers conflict & security, climate & environment, health, governance & fragility, macroeconomy, with a focus on Global, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa.
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