Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) - an FAO body - is mandated to keep the world food supply and demand situation under continuous review. It issues reports on the world food situation. This interactive map highlights countries requiring external assistance for food.
Hunger is still one of the most urgent development challenges, yet the world is producing more than enough food.
This infographic highlights the importance of food and nutrition education for healthy diets, and FAO's role and interventions in this area.