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Against the odds, meet a farmer who continues farming to support his family and build his community

15/09/2020

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for a "brave, visionary and collaborative" response to COVID-19.

Sustaining the future of agriculture and securing food production of upland communities in Cambodia

14/09/2020

FAO's Life and Nature project in Cambodia aims to improve adaptive capacity of rural communities to impacts of climate change and strengthen ecosystem services to support agriculture and to attain food security.

Supporting farmers through micro-watershed management approach in Northern Cambodia

09/09/2020

The micro-watershed management approach promoted by the Life and Nature Project (LNP), funded by GEF, offered a practical approach to addressing climate change adaptation for both local authorities and farmers facing the daunting consequences of climate c

Strengthened climate-resilient small-scale farming in Cambodia’s Popok commune

01/09/2020

FAO's Life and Nature project in the region is supporting the development and use of integrated micro-watershed management approach to improve rural livelihoods.

Communities counter climate change ensuring livelihoods with forest and landscape restoration

12/08/2020

In the last few years, communities in Preah Vihear have been at high risk of losing this forest due to illegal logging and forest encroachment, with a high risk of severe water shortage. However, the situation has significantly improved.

From the countryside with love

07/08/2020

Combating food insecurity in Peru with ancestral solidarity during the COVID-19 crisis

How cows brought peace and prosperity to two Ecuadorian farms

31/07/2020

The Climate-Smart Livestock project is helping families across seven Ecuadorian provinces mitigate the effects of climate change by smart livestock practices.

After Tropical Cyclone Harold, community agroforestry helps rebuild livelihoods

21/07/2020

With tree nurseries, seed distributions, and agroforestry trainings, the Integrated Sustainable Land and Coastal Management project is helping communities build back better after disaster.

Zoom in on Costa Rica’s experience in forest data and transparency

17/07/2020

On 21 July 2020, join an online session examining SIMOCUTE, Costa Rica's national system for monitoring land cover, land use and ecosystems.

Open and Transparent: Forest data setting the course for green future under the Paris Agreement

13/07/2020

Join our webinar to learn more about the importance of the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement and how the Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) can support its implementation.

GEF Council approves USD 27 million to continue FAO-led Common Oceans Program

17/06/2020

Boost for the sustainable management of the oceans amid massive support for FAO projects

Emine, Francisco, and Andrey are winning the battle against land degradation

17/06/2020

On this year’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we look at how three different people in three different countries are enhancing their livelihoods while winning the battle against land degradation with support from FAO and the GEF.

FAO mainstreams climate risk assessments in its GEF project design for post-COVID-19 recovery

10/06/2020

FAO steps up climate risk screenings for GEF investments ensuring climate resilience during post-COVID-19 recovery

How to combine productivity and sustainability to protect the environment?

05/06/2020

FAO reviews 10 years of experience with the Global Environment Facility

Thirty countries will benefit as Global Environment Facility funds FAO-led projects

04/06/2020

Nations from Brazil to Yemen will see a boost to their efforts to protect biodiversity; reverse land degradation; adapt to climate change; safeguard international waters; and promote sustainable food systems.