Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are the diamonds in our endless oceans. Their unique ecosystems, scenic landscapes and much-pictured coastlines form the vast assets of the island inhabitants and are the core value of a flourishing tourisector.  Yet, the report "Sustainable management of freshwater resources for food security and nutrition in...

To increase awareness and strengthen capacity on integrating responsible governance of tenure in issues related to land degradation, between September- October 2021 a series of four virtual webinars were organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)...

On 9 December 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) signed a memorandum of understanding during the High Level Launch of “The state of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture: Systems at breaking...

The FAO Land and Water Division is pleased to invite you to the launch of "The state of the world's land and water resources for food and agriculture: Systems at breaking point (SOLAW 2021)", which will take place during the Land and Water Days from 8 to 9 December 2021.  During...