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From fire hazard to green gold
18/04/2025
Nepal's forest women collect leaves and biomass that once fed wildfires to turn it into organic fertilizer – representing a fundamental shift in how communities approach environmental threats.
Celebrating 80 years of FAO: Recognizing best practices and innovation in sustainable forest production and protection
15/04/2025
To commemorate its 80th anniversary, FAO has launched a call for nominations to recognize global forestry champions that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable forest management and agrifood systems transformation.
Turning over a new leaf
26/03/2025
Discover how we can safeguard our forest genetic resources for future generations.
The genetic diversity of our plants and forests is at risk, new FAO reports warn
26/03/2025
Empowering farmers, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and scientists to conserve and use genetic resources is key to resilient agrifood systems.
Schoolchildren learn about forests and food security for the International Day of Forests
21/03/2025
Around 250 schoolchildren from eight schools joined FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Italian officials today to celebrate the International Day of Forests.
International Day of Forests 2025: Engaging the next generation in the connection between forests and foods
21/03/2025
FAO, together with the Government of Italy, and a forest expert and a master ice cream maker from Italy, educate young students on the significance of forest foods at the FAO Park.
Opinion editorial: Nature’s groceries – how forests help feed the world better
21/03/2025
Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity.
Winners of International Day of Forests photo contest announced
21/03/2025
Five photographs from across the world have been selected as the winning entries of the 2025 International Day of Forests ‘Forests and foods’ photo contest.
The cultivation behind the trendy berry boost
20/03/2025
Transforming the asaí value chain in Bolivia through traditional methods and modern ingenuity.
Shaping greener African cities at the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests
18/03/2025
The 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests has opened in Johannesburg, under the theme: “Green Horizons: Shaping the Future Resilience of African cities through Urban Forests”.
Massive ecosystem restoration mural in London launched
10/03/2025
Raising awareness of the need to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems.
Arbor Day Foundation, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN name record-breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World
04/03/2025
The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO have recognized 210 communities as the 2024 Tree Cities of the World.
Conservation finance: investing in people and the planet
03/03/2025
Why innovative approaches to conservation finance are needed to bring about transformative results for wildlife, people and the planet.
A gift for conservation helps reduce conflict between humans and wildlife
03/03/2025
How one young Zimbabwean is playing her part in sustainable wildlife management.
Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme defines key principles for community monitoring of wildlife populations
21/01/2025
A new publication from the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme sets out guiding principles for ensuring communities can monitor wild animal populations in their territories as
part of conservation efforts.
FAO-led programme empowers forest and farm producers to boost restoration efforts in Africa
21/01/2025
A new programme empowering forest and farm producers to accelerate restoration-based value-added innovation, focusing on Africa, was launched today by FAO in Togo, one of six countries that will participate in the initiative.
Increase in climate-driven wildfires calls for more investment in prevention
16/01/2025
The deadly wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles area, destroying whole communities and causing billions in damage, reveal why countries must invest more in stopping these devastating blazes before they start.
New trends opening job opportunities in the forest sector – FAO report
17/12/2024
Global megatrends are renewing traditional forest-sector employment and can provide new job opportunities, according to a new report released today by FAO.
How insects are helping to save the lemur in Madagascar
13/12/2024
How the farming of edible insects takes pressure off protected primates.
FAO-UNHCR issue brief outlines how to include communities for a greener humanitarian response
12/12/2024
Communities must play a central role in managing forests sustainably in areas hosting large numbers of displaced people as part of a greener response to humanitarian crises.