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Nepal and UN’s FAO announce multi-year framework agreement to improve food and nutrition security
The Government of Nepal and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today signed a...
International organizations step up coordination in human and animal health sectors to ward off infectious diseases and rising antimicrobial resistance
Alarmed by the continuing threat of infectious diseases that can spread between animals and humans...
Assessing the status and changes in tree cover and land use
With improved access to an ever-growing archive of satellite imagery and new tools to facilitate...
FAO Afghanistan awarded for work on the country’s water management systems
The Ministry for Energy and Water (MEW) has presented the FAO Representation in Afghanistan with...

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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