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Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
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FAO regional conference on rebound from damage of COVID-19
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The disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis have highlighted many of the fragilities of contemporary food systems.
Transforming urban food systems during COVID-19: Key Insights from 29th July FAO Global Webinar
28/08/2020
28/08/2020
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On 29 July 2020, FAO hosted the Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from an FAO Global Survey.
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Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed as well as longer-term investment in rural livelihoods and social services
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On Wednesday 29 July from 2 to 4 PM (CET), FAO will host the Online Event Urban Food Systems and COVID-19 – Key Results from a FAO Global Survey.