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Asia-Pacific region must move to strengthen governance of aquaculture for sustainable development
The Asia-Pacific region is taking important preparatory steps to strengthen the governance of aquaculture for...
FAO, UN partners warn of disproportional impacts from climate change on land use and food security in Asia-Pacific
Asia’s vast landmass and growing cities are warming faster than the global average and that...
UN Agencies in Asia-Pacific call to action on key findings of IPCC Special Report on Climate and Land
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Five FAO initiatives to help Asia and the Pacific achieve the SDGs

 

 

Zero Hunger Initiative
FAO is calling on member countries in the Asia-Pacific region to step forward with national campaigns to promote the Zero Hunger Initiative.

 

 

Blue Growth Initiative  
Blue Growth is a long term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine, maritime and aquaculture sectors,  and to enhance productive and sustainable natural resource management.  

 

 

One Health Initiative
The One Health approach addresses complex and interconnected problems in a holistic manner.

Climate Change Initiative 
FAO is working to provide a comprehensive programme of support for member countries to enhance climate action for agriculture.

 

 

The Interregional Initiative on SIDS—Pacific Component 
The Interregional Initiative (IRI) is FAO’s delivery mechanism for the implementation of the Global Programme (GAP) on Food Security and Nutrition in Small Island Developing States.

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