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30 November 2021
Hunger rose more sharply than in any other region between 2019 and 2020, reaching 59,7 million people, its highest point since 2000. Food insecurity affects 267 million people and 106 million adults present obesity.
Hunger rose more sharply than in any other region between 2019 and 2020, reaching 59,7 million people, its highest point since 2000. Food insecurity affects 267 million people and 106 million adults present obesity.
22 November 2021
Artisanal fisheries generate 90% of all fisheries and aquaculture jobs in the region. During World Fisheries Day, commemorated today, 21 November, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the International Year of Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 in Latin America and the Caribbean. The United Nations General Assembly...
Artisanal fisheries generate 90% of all fisheries and aquaculture jobs in the region. During World Fisheries Day, commemorated today, 21 November, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the International Year of Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 in Latin America and the Caribbean. The United Nations General Assembly...
25 October 2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes the need to reduce food insecurity, strengthen livelihoods and rebuild economies in a manner that respects people and planet. Over the past two years, Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic have challenged the progress made towards this and the...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes the need to reduce food insecurity, strengthen livelihoods and rebuild economies in a manner that respects people and planet. Over the past two years, Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic have challenged the progress made towards this and the...
25 October 2021
In recognition of UN Day in Jamaica, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation for Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, joined our UN Jamaica family in sharing highlights of our partnership for prosperity & planet through a Special Anniversary Magazine. The magazine, published by the Jamaica Gleaner on October...
In recognition of UN Day in Jamaica, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation for Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, joined our UN Jamaica family in sharing highlights of our partnership for prosperity & planet through a Special Anniversary Magazine. The magazine, published by the Jamaica Gleaner on October...
22 October 2021
The governments of Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize joined FAO in celebrating World Food Day with various activities. This year’s World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our future ─ better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.’ In Belize, a hybrid national ceremony...
The governments of Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize joined FAO in celebrating World Food Day with various activities. This year’s World Food Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Our Actions are our future ─ better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.’ In Belize, a hybrid national ceremony...
