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From founders to partners, Quebec and FAO join forces to enhance food security in Senegal and Haiti
14/10/2020
On October 16th, 1945, delegates from nearly forty countries met in Quebec City, Canada, for the founding of the Food...
FAO, WMO and partners call for early warning and early action to avoid disasters
13/10/2020
2020 State of Climate Services Report says 11,000 disasters caused by weather, climate and water-related hazards in the past 50 years
FAO welcomes $3 million contribution from Germany and Sweden to help farmers fight the impact of climate change
09/10/2020
Assistance will support capacity development and sustainability in vulnerable countries
Celebrating nature’s elixir of life: Breastfeeding Week 2020
07/10/2020
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 will be celebrated across Italy as people unite to “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet” from October 1st...
Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability
29/09/2020
First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste observed on 29 September 2020
FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
22/09/2020
Rome/New York - FAO unveiled today its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve...
Google and FAO launch new Big Data tool for all
16/09/2020
Anyone anywhere can access multidimensional maps and statistics showing key climate and environmental trends wherever they are, thanks to a new tool...
FAO renews commitment to Africa’s Great Green Wall
08/09/2020
Accelerating work on the Great Green Wall, which aims to combat desertification across Africa, is key for climate and environmental reasons and also...
Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture workshop highlights climate action in Arab States
27/07/2020
Cairo, Egypt - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), jointly with the League of Arab States (LAS) and in partnership...