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 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) today joined forces to promote sustainable tourism in rural areas with the aim of supporting rural economies. Sustainable tourism in rural areas such as agritourism, ecotourism and pescatourism is an important driver of socio-economic growth that can reduce inequalities, increase resilience of rural communities and boost rural incomes. The new partnership will...

See the video and discover 4 amazing landscapes that have been recognized by FAO as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. Learn how a sustainable tourism can help:  Develop rural areas Promote global agricultural heritage Strengthen livelihoods  

There has never been a more urgent need to restore damaged ecosystems than now. Restoration of ecosystem is fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, mainly those on climate change, poverty eradication, food security, water and biodiversity conservation. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (hereafter the Decade) is a global effort aimed at restoring the planet and ensuring One Health for people and nature. The Decade unites the world behind a...

This study provides an overview of the roles that the biodiversity found in and around food and agricultural production systems play in the supply of ecosystem services ranging from provisioning services, such as the supply of food, fuel and fibre, to cultural services, such as recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, and regulating services, such as pollination, carbon sequestration, pest control and nutrient cycling. Read more.