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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
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FAO’s Green Cities Regional Programme for Africa
09/03/2021
FAO and the Milan Urban Food Pact: Working together for sustainable urban agri-food systems
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Food systems account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions
09/03/2021
New data tool offers detailed insights covering role of land use, agriculture, refrigeration, packaging and more, providing critical guidance for...
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Director-General meets CEO of Global Environment Facility
05/03/2021
Today, 4 March 2021, the FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, held a virtual meeting with Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Chief Executive...
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Mainstreaming climate risk management - NEW FAO brochure
22/02/2021
The Climate Risks team within FAO’s Office of Climate Change, Environment and Biodiversity (OCB) has developed a climate risk screening system to...