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FAO launches ‘4 WINS’ approach to advance women’s entrepreneurship in forest economies
06/03/2026
As part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled a new model for strengthening women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in the world’s forest sectors.
New FAO tools to help countries halt deforestation through sustainable agrifood systems transformation
New FAO tools to help countries halt deforestation through sustainable agrifood systems transformation
16/12/2025
A new suite of tools launched today by FAO will help countries identify practical, systemic solutions to halt deforestation while advancing sustainable agrifood systems.
Indigenous and local action brings back nature: UN recognizes three World Restoration Flagships
04/12/2025
Newly designated initiatives in Australia, Canada and South Africa represent science-based and inclusive examples of ecosystem restoration.

Publications

When women transform forestry
2026

The 4WINS approach towards equitable entrepreneurship and leadership across the forest sector

Working towards land degradation neutrality in Tanzania
Working towards land degradation neutrality in Tanzania
2025

Championing sustainable beekeeping and honey production through the Sustainable Landscapes Production Framework

Transforming Namibia’s drylands: charcoal production as a solution to bush encroachment
Transforming Namibia’s drylands: charcoal production as a solution to bush encroachment
2025

The Impact Program works across three eco-regions within drylands, namely: the Miombo-Mopane landscapes of Southern Africa, the Savannas of East and West Africa, and the Great steppes of Central Asia.

Rodrigo Pacheco's edible forest

FAO National Goodwill Ambassador for Ecuador and world-famous chef Rodrigo Pacheco takes us on a walk through his own edible forest on the coast of the Ecuadorian province of Manabi, where he sustainably grows ingredients for food served in his restaurants.

21/03/2025

Elearning Academy

Farmer Field School programmes
Farmer Field School programmes
30/09/2024

Farmer Field School (FFS) is a participatory education approach that brings together a group of small-scale food producers to solve production problems...

An introduction to Urban and Peri-Urban Forestry
An introduction to urban and peri-urban forestry
23/05/2024

This course introduces the concepts of urban and peri-urban forestry, outlining the important ecosystem services provided by urban forests and the challenges...

Developing bankable business plans for sustainable forest-based enterprises
Developing bankable business plans for sustainable forest-based enterprises
01/09/2023

This course has been developed to improve the capacity of small-scale producers and small and medium-sized enterprises to access investment and other...