Energía

Solomon Islands' path to net-zero: FAO, UNDP lead feasibility studies exploring bioenergy potential from pig waste

30/10/2024
Rome, Italy – Solomon Islands is taking significant steps toward building its adaptive capacity and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Like many [...]

Tackling energy and waste challenges in The Gambia by turning organic waste and residues into biogas

17/10/2024
An FAO-UNDP report outlines how biogas derived from agri-food waste and organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) can improve waste management, provide a sustainable energy source and support The Gambia’s climate goals.   ROME, Italy – A new report published by [...]

FAO at ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024: Transforming agrifood systems through sustainable energy

23/09/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is joining global leaders and experts at the ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New [...]

Energy Challenge Badge Bioenergy Supplement: A new resource for young climate champions

01/08/2024
Rome, Italy – Recognizing young people as innovators and changemakers, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) actively engages youth and builds their capacities to understand and tackle pressing challenges such as food security and climate change. FAO's [...]

Joint Statement on Sustainable bioenergy for climate and development goals

25/06/2024
In consideration of the persistent debates about what role bioenergy should play in support of climate and sustainable development goals, and acknowledging the most recently available scientific evidence, the undersigned organizations issued the following joint statement.  Sustainable bioenergy is a component of [...]

Advancing sustainable bioenergy: Key takeaways from the 11th GBEP Bioenergy Week

24/06/2024
Rome, Italy – Over 200 stakeholders, including international experts, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and students, gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters on 17-21 June 2024 for the 11th Bioenergy Week organized by the [...]

Sustainable bioenergy key for achieving climate and development goals, says UN and international orgs

20/06/2024
FAO and other international organizations unite to call for responsible and sustainable implementation of bioenergy systems to ensure it contributes effectively to efforts to mitigate climate change and support global development.   Rome – A cross-initiative coordination group on bioenergy convened by [...]

11th GBEP Bioenergy Week: FAO stresses the need to ensure sustainability of bioenergy in achieving climate goals and SDGs

18/06/2024
Rome – The Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) 11th Bioenergy Week officially kicked off today at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, bringing together over 120 stakeholders from 27 nations, including country representatives, experts, industry leaders [...]

FAO Statement at the United Nations General Assembly Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All

19/04/2024
United Nations General Assembly Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG 7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Ms. Halka Otto, Senior Liaison Officer, FAO Liaison [...]

Experts bring diverse perspectives to Global Stocktaking on Sustainable Energy

21/03/2024
Experts bring diverse perspectives to Global Stocktaking on Sustainable Energy   Over 100 experts from around the world met virtually on 21 March in two sessions, to share wide-ranging perspectives on how to radically accelerate action to achieve clean, affordable, reliable energy [...]
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