A new guide published by FAO aims to help small forest producers and their organizations to access private investment and finance for sustainable forest-based businesses.

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in co-operation with the Italian Presidency of the G20, today opened Rome's first garden dedicated to the concept of sustainable development.

Grassroots support for the world’s 1.5 billion smallholder farmers – who are highly vulnerable to climate threats – to help them diversify their crops, products and practices is increasing food security while conserving forests, storing carbon and creating resilient landscapes.