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FAO launches new technical solutions to help countries report changes in mountain ecosystems
16/10/2024
FAO launched two new solutions for countries to monitor and report progress towards the conservation and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems.
Enter the Mountain Future Award 2024
11/09/2024
In celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, FAO is inviting institutions and individuals to submit proposals for transformative projects that contribute to a sustainable tomorrow for mountains, for a chance to win the 2024 Mountain Future Award.
65th Session of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries
02/09/2024
The 65th Session of the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries convened at FAO headquarters in Rome to provide guidance on FAO’s activities and programme of work related to forestry with the aim to further enhance the private sector's contributions to sustainable forest management and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The FAO Forestry Roadmap – towards systematic and innovative solutions for global challenges
30/07/2024
Zhimin Wu, FAO Forestry Director, gives his insights into how the FAO Forestry Roadmap provides clear guidance on priority actions towards 2031, highlighting the contribution forests can make in tackling global crises.
FAO’s Open Foris and SEPAL win Google Geo for Good Impact Award
29/07/2024
FAO’s groundbreaking open-source technical solutions Open Foris and SEPAL have jointly won a prestigious Google Geo for Good Impact Award.
Enhancing efforts for productive and resilient dryland landscapes in Southern Africa
29/07/2024
Government officials, experts and landscape managers from across Southern Africa met today for a week of discussions on the challenges and solutions for drylands in the region organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners.
Young professionals share innovative solutions at World Forest Week
26/07/2024
Young forestry professionals shared their experiences and innovative solutions with senior leaders from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today at a 9th World Forest Week event designed to highlight the significant contributions of young professionals in the forestry sector.
New manual aims to improve accuracy of mangrove monitoring
26/07/2024
A new manual, produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and The Nature Conservancy, aims to help governments to gather far more accurate information on mangroves to better inform decisions on coastal land use and restoration.
FAO launches updated guidelines to tackle extreme wildfires
26/07/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released guidelines for countries outlining how to manage the risks of damaging wildfires, which can threaten people and the environment.
FAO Forestry Roadmap seeks innovative solutions to global challenges
26/07/2024
A new roadmap guiding the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on forests was endorsed on Wednesday by members at the 27th Session of the Committee on Forestry in Rome.
Mendoza and Newcastle receive FAO Green Cities Initiative Awards
26/07/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today presented Mendoza in Argentina and Newcastle in the United Kingdom with its first-ever Green Cities Initiative Awards during a special event for its Green Cities Initiative.
Restoration key to healthy Mediterranean forests
25/07/2024
FAO has published a special issue of its Unasylva journal on the restoration of Mediterranean forests, which are increasingly threatened by the impacts of climate change and human activity.
IUCN and FAO sign joint agreement to facilitate data sharing to reach GBF Target 2
24/07/2024
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today signed a new partnership agreement aimed at streamlining ecosystem restoration reporting as part of Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Filipino community leader wins Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award 2024
22/07/2024
Filipino community leader Nida Collado today won the 2024 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award for her outstanding achievements and steadfast commitment to forest conservation and restoration and improving livelihoods.
Opinion editorial: Technology brings SDG goals closer
22/07/2024
If we want to reach our Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we must continue to invest in forestry innovation. This is key to sustainably managing forests, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and improving livelihoods.
FAO and IUFRO mark 75th anniversary of collaboration on forests
22/07/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations today marked the 75th anniversary of their collaboration for the benefit of forests and people worldwide.
Forests face increasing climate stress amid growing demand for their products, FAO report warns
22/07/2024
Climate change is increasing the susceptibility of the world's forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new flagship publication by FAO that emphasizes the role of innovation in achieving a sustainable future for the forestry sector.
Committee on Forestry: High-level forestry talks aim to unlock natural solutions
18/07/2024
The 27th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 27) and 9th World Forest Week will bring forestry policymakers and experts from over 90 countries together in Rome from 22-26 July to drive forward the global agenda on forests.
How agroforestry can help mountain coffee producers build resilience
03/07/2024
A new publication from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations sets out how coffee produced through agroforestry can improve resilience and ensure livelihoods in the face of climate change.
Land restoration: Our legacy for generations to come
17/06/2024
On Desertification and Drought Day, FAO's Tiina Vähänen and Moctar Sacande explain in this op ed the importance of putting land stewardship at the centre of sustainable development to ensure a healthy, food secure world for younger generations.