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FAO-led Bay of Bengal fisheries and environment management project re-energized with US$ 15 million from The Global Environment Facility
The Global Environment Facility (The GEF) has today approved US$ 15 million in funding to...
Child labour in agriculture is on the rise, driven by conflict and disasters
After years of steady decline, child labour in agriculture has started to rise again in...
Growing momentum to close the net on illegal fishing
A growing number of countries are signing up to a global agreement that helps stop...
Pacific and Caribbean fishers find common ground at sea
Fishers from the Pacific and Caribbean have had a rare opportunity to compare notes and...

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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