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FAO Podcasts

Hosted by FAO · science · EN · 100 episodes

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About this Podcast:

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 concise FAO Brief, insightful FAO Talks, and the deeply human documentary pieces - serve as your gateway to understanding and participating in these critical global discussions. Tune in, enrich your perspective, and join us in shaping a more sustainable future for all.

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What is FAO Podcasts about?

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.

Who hosts FAO Podcasts?

FAO Podcasts is hosted by FAO. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

What has FAO Podcasts covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Work We Do Ep.9 - Agriculture, Climate and Biodiversity | Kaveh Zahedi" (8 October 2026), "The Work We Do Ep.8 - A Systems Approach for Agrifood Transformation | Corinna Hawkes" (31 August 2026, 33 minutes), and "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 | The Cost of a Healthy Diet | The Work We Do" (21 July 2026, 24 minutes).

How often does FAO Podcasts publish?

FAO Podcasts publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 100 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on FAO Podcasts?

Booking probability for FAO Podcasts is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FAO Podcasts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FAO Podcasts's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch FAO Podcasts?

The strongest fits for FAO Podcasts are Other Crop Farming and Fishing. FAO Podcasts has a science audience.

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FAO hosts FAO Podcasts, a science show with 100 episodes published.

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    The Work We Do Ep.9 - Agriculture, Climate and Biodiversity | Kaveh Zahedi

    Oct 8, 2026—

    In this episode of The Work We Do, we are joined by Kaveh Zahedi, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at FAO. Kaveh discusses the central role of...

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    The Work We Do Ep.8 - A Systems Approach for Agrifood Transformation | Corinna Hawkes

    Aug 31, 202633 min

    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...

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    The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 | The Cost of a Healthy Diet | The Work We Do

    Jul 21, 202624 min

    In this special episode, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and David Laborde, Director of the Agrifood Economics and Policy Division, unpack the key findings of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)...

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    The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2026 | SOCO Special Episode | The Work We Do

    Jul 9, 202627 min

    Global food markets are facing increasing pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Yet despite these shocks, global food markets often recover quickly and regain...

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    Can Social Protection Prevent the Next Food Crisis? | Hormuz Crisis 2026 | The Work We Do

    Jun 25, 202642 min

    The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting global energy and fertilizer markets. For the hundreds of millions already living in extreme poverty, the effects could be severe. In this episode, Ben Davis, Director of FAO's...

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    The Work We Do – Ep 7. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture | Manuel Barange

    Jun 17, 202654 min

    In this episode of The Work We Do , we speak with Manuel Barange, FAO Assistant Director-General and Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, about the realities behind fisheries, aquaculture and the future...

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    The Work We Do – Food Safety and Codex Alimentarius. Sarah Cahill

    Jun 5, 202645 min

    Sarah Cahill is the Secretary of Codex Alimentarius, the international body that develops the food standards behind much of what we eat, how it is labelled, and how it moves across borders. In this episode of The Work...

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    The Work We Do – Ep 5. Nutrition, agriculture, and the fight for healthy diets. Lynnette Neufeld

    May 28, 202655 min

    In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Lynnette Neufeld, Director of FAO's Food and Nutrition Division, about the complex realities behind today's nutrition challenges. The conversation explores the double...

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    Policy Recommendations to Prevent a Global Food Crisis | Hormuz Crisis 2026 | The Work We Do

    May 20, 202642 min

    The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since February 28. As of May 18th, 2026, it remains shut. The chokehold on global energy and fertilizer supplies keeps expanding through agrifood systems worldwide. In...

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    The Work We Do - Ep 4. Science & Innovation in Agriculture and the Digital Divide. Charles Spillane

    May 6, 202636 min

    In this episode of The Work We Do, we sit down with Charles Spillane, Chief Scientist at FAO. Charlie traces how his upbringing on a farm in Ireland and an early interest in science fiction shaped his techno-optimistic...

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    Update on the Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East - The Work We Do

    Apr 13, 202630 min

    The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations...

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    The Work We Do – Ep 3. Trade Economics and Policy Tradeoffs. David Laborde

    Mar 30, 202652 min

    In this episode, we sit down with David Laborde, Director of the Agrifood Economics and Policy Division at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. David shares his journey as a trade economist and...

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    The Work We Do Special: Global Agrifood Implications of the 2026 Conflict in the Middle East

    Mar 16, 202628 min

    Middle East is increasing risks for global energy, fertilizer, and agrifood systems. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical chokepoints for oil, gas, and fertilizer shipments, are already...

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    The Work We Do - Ep2. Women and Youth in Agrifood Systems. Lauren Phillips

    Feb 24, 202644 min

    In this episode of The Work We Do , we speak with Lauren Phillips, Director of Partnerships and UN Collaboration at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about why women and youth are central to...

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    The Work We Do - Ep1. How to Build Resilient Agrifood Systems. Máximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist.

    Feb 10, 20261h 10m

    In this first episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Máximo served as the Director of Markets, Trade and...

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    Welternährungstag 2025 – Öffentliche Bekanntmachung

    Oct 9, 20251 min

    Was ist Essen? Essen ist Leben. Essen ist Erinnerung, Wurzeln, Land und das Wissen unserer Vorfahren. Essen ist ein Recht, kein Privileg. Am diesjährigen Welternährungstag, dem 16. Oktober, lasst uns alle gemeinsam Hand...

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    د خوړو نړیواله ورځ ۲۰۲۵ - د عامه پوهاوي پیغام

    Oct 7, 20251 min

    خواړه ژوند دی، خواړه یادونه دي، ریښې، ځمکه، او زموږ د نیکونو پوهه ده. خواړه یو حق دی، نه امتیاز. د اکتوبر پر ۱۶مه، د خوړو په دې نړیواله ورځ راځئ چې لاسونه سره ورکړو، وویاړو، کرنه وکړو، او د ښه راتلونکې حاصل تر لاسه کړو...

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    روز جهانی غذا ۲۰۲۵ - اطلاعیه آگهی عامه

    Oct 7, 20251 min

    غذا چیست؟ غذا یعنی زندگی، یعنی خاطره، ریشه، سرزمین و دانش نیاکان ما. غذا یک حق است، نه یک امتیاز. هشتاد سال پیش، جهان وعده داد که برویاند، به اشتراک بگذارد، جوامع را سیر کند و زندگی بهتری بسازد. امسال، در روز جهانی غذا،...

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    Dünya Gıda Günü 2025 Kamu Spotu

    Oct 7, 20251 min

    Gıda nedir? Gıda hayattır, hafızadır, köklerdir, topraktır ve atalarımızın bilgeliğidir. Gıda bir haktır, ayrıcalık değildir. Seksen yıl önce dünya bir söz verdi: büyütmeye, paylaşmaya, toplumları beslemeye ve daha iyi...

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    Día Mundial de la Alimentación 2025- Día Mundial de la Alimentación 2025 - Spot en español para Latinoamérica

    Oct 3, 20251 min

    La alimentación es vida, es memoria, raíces, tierra, y el saber de nuestros ancestros. La alimentación es un derecho, no un privilegio. Hace ochenta años, el mundo prometió cultivar, compartir, alimentar a las personas...

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