LEAD (Livestock, Environment And Development) targets the protection and enhancement of natural resources which are affected by livestock production and processing and also focuses on poverty reduction and public health enhancement through appropriate forms of livestock development.

It is an inter-institutional consortium with the secretariat located within FAO. The work of... [read more]

The Locust Group operates a global early warning system to avoid plagues through the daily monitoring of weather, environmental conditions and the locust situation in affected countries in Africa, the Near East and Southwest Asia.

The purpose of this electronic service is to provide an informal forum for the discussion, among subscribers, of issues relevant to the national and international markets for livestock and meat products.

Oilcrops Market Network to disseminate and exchange information on the world market for oilcrops and derived products.

A voluntary global level initiative among over 20 international organizations and sector bodies with a common concern for climate change interactions with global waters and living resources and their social and economic consequences. PaCFA members share a commitment to raising awareness of the vital importance of these issues, developing effective... [read more]