Discover the new FAO release on GIAHS Kihamba agroforestry system as a key-feature to ensure the future of young farmers

As a result of the attentive screening and field survey conducted by the experts of the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG), “Historical Irrigation System at L’Horta de Valencia” has been designated as the fourth GIAHS site in Spain during the SAG meeting that took place in FAO-HQ of 11-14 November 2019: For more information regarding the Historical Horta de Valencia, please check the site's main features by clicking here For more information, please...

On 27 September FAO World Tourism Day celebrations took place and the China National Tourist Office in Rome, along with the World Tourism Alliance hosted an event at FAO Headquarters that focused on tourism opportunities that support communities and alleviate poverty. Opening the event, Mr. René Castro-Salazar, FAO’s Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water Department Assistant-Director General described China’s Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme, showing how China successfully promotes tourism through...

Within the framework of South-South Cooperation, FAO and the Government of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the capacity development of member states in the implementation and management of the GIAHS programme. The objective of the High Level Training is to train national staff to become focal points for GIAHS, including government resource officers and academicians. The aim is to encourage them to initiate, implement and manage a GIAHS...

Patrimonio, Corsica Island, France Last week was the second edition of the SlowFood Ribellazione festival. In the spotlight, ancient cereals, natural breads and traditional knowledge organized by the Association SlowFood Corse A Granitula. In this context, the GIAHS secretariat had the honor to present its Program and its successes in promoting and enhancing traditional agricultural systems, particularly in Southern Europe. Debates, conferences and tastings animated the festival, which seeks to give farmers the...