Board Sessions

The Executive Board holds three formal sessions per year: the First Regular Session (EB.1) in February; the Annual Session (EB.A) in June; and the Second Regular Session (EB.2) in November. In exceptional circumstances, the Executive Board may also hold special sessions.

In addition, the Board Secretariat organizes informal consultations and briefings for the membership. 

Any Member State of the United Nations or Member Nation of FAO that is not a Member of the Executive Board may, on request, participate in the deliberations of the Board without the right to vote.  Upon invitation, representatives from certain organizations are also allowed to attend sessions as Observers.

2023 Sessions of the Board
  • EB.1/2023                                          27 February – 2 March
  • EB.A/2023                                          26 – 30 June
  • EB.2/2023                                          13 – 17 November
2024 Sessions of the Board
  • EB.1/2024                                          26 February – 1 March
  • EB.A/2024                                          24 – 28 June
  • EB.2/2024                                          18 – 22 November
2025 Sessions of the Board
  • EB.1/2025                                          17 – 21 February
  • EB.A/2025                                          23 – 27 June
  • EB.2/2025                                          17 – 21 November