Partner showcase
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Name of the institution: The University of the Western Cape
Description: FAO and the University of Western Cape joined forces in 2018 to strengthen knowledge and implement capacity development activities in the field of marine sciences, and facilitate trainings and academic activities in support of the application of the ecosystem approach in the management of marine fisheries promoted by the EAF-Nansen Programme. The support to M.Sc. and PhD marine science students is a priority for this partnership. Activities are funded by the South Africa’s National Research Foundation while the FAO offers technical expertise to students.
In partnership since: 2018
Country: South Africa
SDG: 14. Life Below Water
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://www.uwc.ac.za/
Name of the institution: United Arab Emirates University
Description: FAO and the United Arab Emirates University officialized their partnership in 2020 with the objective to develop capacities and promote the exchange of knowledge in a number of areas, including food security, nutrition, food systems, sustainable agriculture, climate smart agriculture, biodiversity, One-Health approach, food safety, fisheries and aquaculture, water management, food loss and food waste, statistics and data.
In partnership since: 2020
Country: United Arab Emirates
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,12. Responsible Consumption and Production,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Description: The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and FAO started its partnership in 2016 to promote food security and nutrition through the sustainable management of natural resources and mitigation of climate change.
The cooperation includes support to programmes such as climate-smart agriculture and disaster risk management in the agricultural sector in Latin America, and facilitates knowledge exchanges including the development of a regional network to promote the adoption of Voluntary Guidelines of Tenure.
In partnership since: 2016
Country: Spain
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: http://www.upm.es
Name of the institution: Universidade Federal do Paraná
Description: FAO and the Universidade Federal do Paraná have partnered to foster research on sustainable food and agriculture, particularly practices for healthy diets, food security and nutrition, integrated landscape management, water resources, forest resources management, and rural economics.
In partnership since: 2021
Country: Brazil
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,5. Gender Equality,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: http://www.ufpr.br
Name of the institution: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
Description: In December 2021, FAO and the Universitat Politècnica de València formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, with the aim of leveraging their collective expertise for a global impact. The objectives of this collaboration are focused on promoting institutional knowledge exchange and developing the capacities of experts and communities to enhance the sustainable management of agriculture, forest, fisheries, land and water resources within the context of climate and global change. This Memorandum of Understanding underscores the commitment of both organizations to address complex challenges on a global scale.
In partnership since: 2021
Country: Spain
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,7. Affordable and Clean Energy,11. Sustainable Cities and Communities,13. Climate Action,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://www.upv.es/en