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Food insecurity expected to scale up
20 July 2017, Rome
--- In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the main crop production for 2017 has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather conditions, threatening food security of large part of country’s population. This is according to a new FAO update prepared in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. The food agency warns that with expectations of reduced production of the 2017 main season crop, the situation for those affected is anticipated to further deteriorate in the 2017/18 marketing year.
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Syria: Good rains bring small boost
18 July 2017, Rome
--- Food security in parts of Syria is slightly better than last year, according to two UN Agencies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme are warning, however, that the overall situation remains far worse than before the war. In their latest Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission released today, total wheat production for the country is estimated to be 1.8 million tonnes. This is 12 percent more than last year’s record low harvest, but still less than half of the pre-conflict ten-year average.
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GIEWS: Worsening hunger in East Africa
14 July 2017, Rome
--- In a new report released by the UN’s Food and Agriculture, large parts of East Africa have seen serious deterioration of food security conditions. According to the food agency, prevailing dry weather conditions since October 2016 have greatly affected the rangelands and crops in these areas.
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Closing of the 40th FAO Conference
40th FAO Conference closes with biennium budget approval.
07/07/2017
China-FAO South-South Cooperation
China-FAO South-South Cooperation: promoting inclusive and sustainable development
06/07/2017
Adaptation Alternative to Climate-induced Migration
Mobilizing Agriculture and Rural Development as an Adaptation Alternative to Climate-induced Migration.
06/07/2017
Conflicts: Sustainable Solutions to Fight Famine
Looking for Sustainable Solutions to Fight Famine in Conflict Situations.
06/07/2017
FAO Awards Ceremony
Governments, journalists, NGOs and UN field teams recognized for work to eradicate hunger, promote sustainable development .
05/07/2017
Peace Agreement in Colombia: advances-challenges
FAO's role in supporting the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Colombia: advances and challenges.
05/07/2017
