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Cooler hives help bees adapt to climate change
21/05/2021
Beekeepers in Senegal build resilience through productive practices
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Zambia - Striving to increase energy access in agriculture through sustainable bioenergy solutions
14/05/2021
In the search for alternatives to fossil fuel-based energy, FAO has been supporting the Zambian Government in developing and integrating sustainable...
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The Moroccan landscape, traditions and communities behind argan and its oil
10/05/2021
Celebrating argan trees as part of a remarkable agricultural heritage
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In an Iranian oasis, rural women fight to save their village and livelihoods
30/04/2021
Villagers tackle encroaching sand dunes and land degradation to build resilient livelihoods
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FAO Director-General marks Earth Day with sustainability plea
23/04/2021
Marathon event hears calls for joined-up action on food security and policies for the planet
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NEW Guidance material for FAO climate risk screening
23/04/2021
Identification of climate resilient interventions for agricultural investment projects
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Tackling climate change head-on
22/04/2021
How four FAO-Green Climate Fund projects are providing solutions
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More than just cryptocurrencies - using blockchain for climate action in agriculture
21/04/2021
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable development across the world. To cope with the...
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From lab to market
20/04/2021
FAO’s latest webinar in the ‘Circular bioeconomy’ series looks at what’s needed to make innovative bio-products part of everyday life
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WMO 2020 State of the Global Climate report: no relief in sight from climate-related disasters and compounded crises
19/04/2021
Today, Monday 19th April, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General...
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A fresh start for prawn producers after extreme weather in Dominica
16/04/2021
Building more resilient livelihoods in islands vulnerable to climate change
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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu designates European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet FAO Goodwill Ambassador
12/04/2021
French astronaut to advocate for action on climate change and transforming our agri-food systems
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FAO joins the Sustainable Rice Platform
08/04/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today formally joined the Sustainable Rice Platform, a global multi‐stakeholder alliance...
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The path to water efficiency passes through sustainable agri-food systems
24/03/2021
Rome – Productivity gains, good governance and a coordinated holistic policy framework are the three major entry points for...
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Harnessing the power of rain
22/03/2021
Rainwater harvesting and agroecological irrigation make farmers more resilient in Senegal
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Green Climate Fund approves $80 million in FAO-led projects in Congo and Jordan
19/03/2021
The new initiatives will help smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change
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World Water Day: Taking action to tackle the global water crisis in Jordan, Nepal and Pakistan
19/03/2021
We live on a blue planet covered in vast oceans, but did you know that only...
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Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge
18/03/2021
New FAO report finds agricultural losses from natural hazards continue to soar, inflicting economic damage and undermining nutrition
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When you think farmer – think female!
17/03/2021
FAO and UNDP are empowering women for a sustainable future