العربية
english
français
Español
FAO.org
Search in Media only
About FAO
In Action
Countries
Themes
Media
Publications
Statistics
Partnerships
Contacts
News archive
Events
Audio & video
Webcasting
Infographics
Send
Print
Home
>
Media
>
Audio & video
Browse catalogue
Audio
Global Conference on Inland Fisheries
23 January 2015, Rome
--- Natural or manmade inland water sources such as canals, lakes, rivers and bays play a very crucial role in food security. But despite their importance, these ecosystems are poorly managed in many areas of the world. Their value and the roles they play in local economies, personal nutrition, religion and even culture are arguably under-realized. But what are the issues? What has to be done now to preserve them? And what has to be done so that these waters are protected and used most efficiently as the world population continues to grow? These (...)
Audio
Battle against Madagascar’s locusts: funds needed
21 January 2015, Rome
--- In Madagascar, the battle against an ongoing plague of locusts risks being lost as funds for continuing operations run out. Failure to carry through the joint 2013-16 FAO/government anti-locust programme, would jeopardize the more than $28.8 million mobilized so far. There are concerns that this could potentially trigger a food-security crisis in a huge part of the country.
Audio
Genetic diversity: coping with climate change
19 January 2015, Rome
--- Genetic diversity is being described as a “hidden tool” for a world coping with climate change. This message and more are being highlighted in a new book released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It’s called: ´Coping with climate change: the roles of genetic resources for food and agriculture’. According to FAO, it is the raw material of our food systems which is key to helping agriculture adapt to volatile weather and rising temperatures.
1
2
3
Record(s) found: 6
MADAGASCAR LOCUST CRISIS
The livelihoods of up to 13 million people continue to be threatened by plagues of migratory locusts in Madagascar. As FAO renews calls for further funding to contribute to its emergency programme, th (...)
16/01/2015
Africa United - En (60”)
As the African Cup of Nations kicks off in Equatorial Guinea, a unique Africa-led fund to improve agriculture and food security across the continent - the Africa Solidarity Trust Fund – is helping A (...)
15/01/2015
FAO Food Price Index January 2015
2014 is third consecutive year of falling prices as all commodity groups except for meat decline.
08/01/2015
International Green Week Berlin 2015
The upcoming Global Forum is turning an eye toward the future by focusing on the ‘bioeconomy’.
05/01/2015
Ebola: over one million food insecure
Lack of access to food in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone could threaten over one million people.
17/12/2014
Investment Centre: 50th Anniversary
Centre helps member countries increase and improve quality of agricultural and rural investments.
16/12/2014
