Partner showcase
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Name of the institution: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa
Description: In an effort towards advancing agricultural research and innovation in Africa, FAO and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) solidified their collaborative efforts with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March 2023. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen agricultural systems and foster innovation across the African continent. The areas of collaboration include capacity development for agricultural research and innovation systems, agriculture policy advocacy, youth empowerment, crisis response, knowledge co-creation, exchange, and data sharing, as well as joint resource mobilization and partnership development.
In partnership since: 2023
Country: Ghana
SDG: 1. No Poverty,2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://faraafrica.org/
Name of the institution: French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development - CIRAD & INRAE
Description: FAO, CIRAD and INRAE have a long track record of excellence in the implementation of joint research, projects and capacity development actions. In 2018 a new partnership was formed to strengthen sustainable development in areas of agroecology, sustainable natural resources management in the context of climate change, agriculture innovation for family farmers, sustainable and safe food systems, food security, nutrition, food waste and loss reduction; governance, animal and plant health, including the One Health Initiative and antimicrobial resistance reduction, territorial development, migration, biodiversity and genetic resources.
In partnership since: 2018
Country: France
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,12. Responsible Consumption and Production,14. Life Below Water,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Description: In a significant development for sustainable agriculture, FAO and the Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GAAS) formalized their collaborative efforts with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2022. Through South-South Cooperation this strategic partnership aims to address key challenges and foster sustainable practices in Tajikistan by promoting activities including capacity exchange, and knowledge exchange and innovation. Areas of cooperation include promoting sustainable plant production, implementing Climate Smart Agriculture approaches, enhancing integrated water use management, and improving post-harvesting practices.
In partnership since: 2022
Country: China
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://www.gsagr.cn/#
Name of the institution: Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Research Center for Fisheries and Aquaculture (HAKI)
Description: In September 2021, FAO and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Research Center for Fisheries and Aquaculture (HAKI), solidified their collaboration through the signing of an "Exchange of Letters." This partnership is dedicated to supporting smallholders and advancing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The collaborative activities include the development of sustainable freshwater aquaculture, the exchange of experts in the fields of inland fisheries and aquaculture, fostering cooperation on the sustainable use, management, conservation, and development of inland fisheries resources and ecosystems in Europe and Central Asia.
In partnership since: 2021
Country: Hungary
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: IHE Delft
Description: In 2020, the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and FAO renewed their collaboration. Their new partnership will focus on strengthening and mobilizing education and knowledge on integrated water resources management to support evidence-based decision-making in areas related to agricultural policies, water accounting and auditing, assessment and reduction of land and water productivity gaps, and on irrigation modernization.
In partnership since: 2020
Country: Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
SDG: 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: http://www.un-ihe.org