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.

Beekeepers in Bolivia have been working hard to meet an increased demand for honey during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to reports from producer organizations in the country.