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06 November 2019
Colombo - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Primary Industries and Social Empowerment of Sri Lanka have launched a project aiming to establish a national system for Geographical Indications (GIs). GIs help consumers identify food and other products originating in a particular geographical location,...
Colombo - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Primary Industries and Social Empowerment of Sri Lanka have launched a project aiming to establish a national system for Geographical Indications (GIs). GIs help consumers identify food and other products originating in a particular geographical location,...
04 November 2019
Colombo - Public awareness on Biosafety is an integral part of the implementation of the National Biosafety Framework in Sri Lanka. Participation of the general public is part of decision making when it comes to releasing genetically modified organisms into the environment and for human consumption. Article 23 of the Cartagena...
Colombo - Public awareness on Biosafety is an integral part of the implementation of the National Biosafety Framework in Sri Lanka. Participation of the general public is part of decision making when it comes to releasing genetically modified organisms into the environment and for human consumption. Article 23 of the Cartagena...
16 October 2019
Colombo - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations have highlighted the need to step up efforts to end malnutrition, and ensure food security and healthy diets for all. The two UN agencies call on all sectors, the government, public sector...
Colombo - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations have highlighted the need to step up efforts to end malnutrition, and ensure food security and healthy diets for all. The two UN agencies call on all sectors, the government, public sector...
06 August 2019
ROME, ITALY – The directors responsible for South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) at the three United Nations Rome-Based Agencies (RBAs) met at FAO headquarters to discuss collaborative strategies to leverage SSTC for sustainable development. The directors, Shengyao Tang (FAO), Ron Hartman (IFAD), Wei Wang (IFAD), and David Kaatrud (WFP), as well...
ROME, ITALY – The directors responsible for South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) at the three United Nations Rome-Based Agencies (RBAs) met at FAO headquarters to discuss collaborative strategies to leverage SSTC for sustainable development. The directors, Shengyao Tang (FAO), Ron Hartman (IFAD), Wei Wang (IFAD), and David Kaatrud (WFP), as well...
25 July 2019
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Food waste is a global challenge. Rapid urbanization, expansion of retail chains, and changes in diets and lifestyles are usually identified as the key drivers for food waste generation. Data for Sri Lanka is still scarce on food waste. However, a 2016 study reports that 63.6% of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Food waste is a global challenge. Rapid urbanization, expansion of retail chains, and changes in diets and lifestyles are usually identified as the key drivers for food waste generation. Data for Sri Lanka is still scarce on food waste. However, a 2016 study reports that 63.6% of...
