FAO in Sri Lanka

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01 February 2016
Ms Nina Brandsturp assumed duties as FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and Maldives on 13 January 2016. Ms Brandsturp, a national of Denmark, started her career in 1990 as Head of the Agrimonetary Section, Ministry of Agriculture, Copenhagen, Denmark. She joined FAO in 1992 as Associate Professional Officer, FAO Representation in...
02 December 2015
While the need for e-agriculture strategies is acknowledged by many stakeholders, most countries are yet to adopt a strategic approach in making the best use of ICT developments in agriculture. Sri Lanka is developing the National E-agriculture Strategy with technical assistance from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and...
02 December 2015
The South Asia FAO-BOBLME Regional Consultation on the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 23 – 26 November 2015 was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and...
23 November 2015
Crucial Milestone being reached in Sri Lanka! The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries. This global programme was launched in 2008 and builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
23 November 2015
Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment Chairs the Task Force on National Policies and Strategies of the REDD+ Programme. The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries. This global programme was launched in 2008 and...