Partner showcase
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Name of the institution: University of California Los Angeles
Description: FAO and the School of Law of the University of California Los Angeles have been cooperating since 2019 to support the development of regulatory frameworks to enhance food security and nutrition. The partnership promotes research in areas such as food safety, food quality laws, consumer protection, and food fraud.
In partnership since: 2019
Country: United States of America
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Knowledge Exchange
Link: http://www.ucla.edu
Name of the institution: University of Freiburg
Description: In 2019, the University of Freiburg and FAO started a collaboration in the areas of forestry, natural resource management and rural development, focusing onthe enhancement of technical capacities and knowledge exchange. A further objective of the partnership is to engage young professionals through the promotion of workshops, lectures, trainings, and visits, in topics focusing on forest and natural resources management, and on mitigating the effects of climate change.
In partnership since: 2019
Country: Germany
SDG: 15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://uni-freiburg.de
Name of the institution: University of Sassari
Description: In June 2022, FAO and the University of Sassari, Desertification Research Centre, signed a General Agreement to enhance the visibility of the actions and outcomes of the “Sustainable Approaches to Land and Water Management in the Mediterranean Drylands” Project (SALAM-MED). The agreement also aims to strengthen the capacity of farmers and other stakeholders, fostering innovation in sustainable land and water management across the Mediterranean region.
In partnership since: 2022
Country: Italy
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Areas of Collaboration: Advocacy,Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Link: https://en.uniss.it/
Name of the institution: University of Tsukuba
Description: FAO and University of Tsukuba (UT) have collaborated since 2015, promoting capacity development and knowledge exchange on topics of sustainable development and food security. Joint activities include lectures, events, workshops, research, and visiting experts. The internship program offered at the FAO Liaison Office in Japan represents an important component of this partnership with many UT students participating.
In partnership since: 2015
Country: Japan
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development,Knowledge Exchange
Name of the institution: Università degli Studi di Torino
Description: The collaboration between FAO and the University of Torino started in 2008 with the objective to promote activities connected with the sustainable development of mountain areas.
Since then, the International Programme on Research and Training on Sustainable Management of Mountain Areas (IPROMO) has been training stakeholders on management policies, community approaches and methodologies to assess its social and ecologic impacts.
In partnership since: 2008
Country: Italy
SDG: 1. No Poverty,2. Zero Hunger,6. Clean Water and Sanitation,12. Responsible Consumption and Production,13. Climate Action,15. Life on Land
Areas of Collaboration: Capacity Development
Link: https://www.unito.it/