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FAO, UN Environment deepen their partnership
27/09/2019
Collaboration to focus on sustainable food systems, biodiversity, climate and urban initiatives.
Paraguay is keen to explore work with FAO on Hand-In-Hand Initiative
27/09/2019
27 September 2019, New York - During their meeting today Paraguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Rivas said his country fully supported FAO Director-General’s vision for the UN agency and expressed great interest in FAO’s new Hand-In-Hand Initiativ
Bill Gates and FAO share common goal to help vulnerable people
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – Technology magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates today emphasized his support for FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu by meeting him at FAO’s Liaison Office in New York.
During their discussion, the FAO Director-General briefed G
A science-based approach is critical to safeguard biodiversity
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – In talks today FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu and Cristiana Pașca Palmer, the Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, agreed that efforts to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity must b
FAO and SICA agree to explore joint efforts in developing Central America’s agricultural sectors
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – In talks today with Marco Vinicio Cerezo, Secretary General of the Central American Integration System (SICA), FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu reiterated the UN Agency’s commitment to development in the region, particularly in
FAO can assist Nicaragua with efforts to develop its forestry sector
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu today met Paul Oquist, Minister Private Secretary for National Policies of the President of the Republic of Nicaragua, on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly.
During th
FAO, UNDP renew partnership to better deliver on the 2030 Agenda
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership towards achieving the Sustainable Development Go
New FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative to maximize partnerships for greater impacts
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – Having Member States’ support and buy-in is paramount to FAO successfully rolling out new initiatives, such as the new Hand-in-Hand Initiative, to help accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals - especially
UN General Assembly President Muhammad-Bande and FAO Director-General stress small-holder farmers’ key role in achieving the SDGs
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York – FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu and Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, agree that small-holder farmers, particularly those in developing countries, must be supported i
Mobilizing technologies, innovations, knowledge and expertise to reshape food systems
26/09/2019
26 September 2019, New York - Establishing a new business model based on science, data, transparency and accountability and conducive to strong partnerships with the private sector, is a major focus for FAO, the Organization's Director-General Qu Dongyu t
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