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Four actions to improve the state of our land, soil and water
09/12/2021

Protecting our land, soil and water resources for the future of our food

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Plastics in agrifood systems: The good, the bad and the ugly
07/12/2021

Ocean litter has been making the headlines, but a new report by FAO suggests that plastic pollution is also pervasive in our agricultural soils

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What went on a COP26? Check out our latest newsletter to find out more
02/12/2021

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 was held in Glasgow, Scotland between 31 October and 12 November. COP...

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Agri-food systems as part of the solution to the climate crisis
02/12/2021

With the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) behind us, we spoke to Eduardo Mansur, Director of the FAO Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and...

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FAO and JRC launch new guidance note on monitoring bioeconomy sustainability
30/11/2021

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) today launched...

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Is Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture shaping up to be a game changer at COP27?
19/11/2021

"FAO welcomes the progress made with Koronivia, and will continue supporting countries as they work towards defining next steps."

Eduardo...

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COP26: Urgent action is needed to make agriculture greener and more resilient
14/11/2021

FAO Director-General tells Glasgow conference time is running out to end hunger by 2030

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Living climate change on the coastline of Chile
05/11/2021

Dramatic environmental changes are affecting the availability and abundance of species, forcing artisanal fishers and small-scale fish farmers along...

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Follow events from COP26 live
03/11/2021

The aim of this year’s conference is to finalize remaining decisions to ensure the full implementation of the Paris Agreement, FAO is present to...