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A fresh start for prawn producers after extreme weather in Dominica
16/04/2021

Building more resilient livelihoods in islands vulnerable to climate change

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet FAO Goodwill Ambassador
12/04/2021

French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems

FAO joins the Sustainable Rice Platform
08/04/2021

with plans to develop partnerships for a next generation of sustainable rice projects in Asia and globally

The path to water efficiency passes through sustainable agri-food systems
24/03/2021

Rome – Productivity gains, good governance and a coordinated holistic policy framework are the three major entry points for...

Harnessing the power of rain
22/03/2021

Rainwater harvesting and agroecological irrigation make farmers more resilient in Senegal

Green Climate Fund approves $80 million in FAO-led projects in Congo and Jordan
19/03/2021

The new initiatives will help smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change

World Water Day: Taking action to tackle the global water crisis in Jordan, Nepal and Pakistan
19/03/2021

We live on a blue planet covered in vast oceans, but did you know that only...

Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge
18/03/2021

New FAO report finds agricultural losses from natural hazards continue to soar, inflicting economic damage and undermining nutrition