African cities to benefit from green action plans

01/11/2024

Funded by Italy, FAO has launched a USD 3 million Green Cities Initiative in Action for Africa project to help address...

FAO launches the Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme in Zimbabwe

05/09/2024

Harare – With 55 percent of the world’s population residing in urban areas, it is estimated that by 2050, urban population is expected...

Mendoza and Newcastle receive FAO Green Cities Initiative Awards

26/07/2024

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today presented Mendoza in Argentina and Newcastle in the United Kingdom...

New global study unveils city-region networks, highlights role of intermediate cities

26/06/2024

Rome - Rural livelihoods are quite intertwined with urban centers, with mid-sized cities playing an extraordinary role in providing...

The harmless soldier fighting mounds of harmful waste

10/06/2024

In early 2023, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire's bustling metropolis, found itself at a critical juncture. The city, home to six million souls and growing...

FAO and the City of Rome’s Global Library of Trees and Flowers raises awareness about biodiversity and sustainability

24/04/2024

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the City of Rome (Roma Capitale) has further extended...

FAO formally launches Green Cities Initiative in Cameroon

21/04/2024

Yaoundé - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations today held an official launch here of its Green Cities Initiative, which is already...

Overcoming barriers to building the circular bioeconomy in city region food systems

15/04/2024

Sahelian students partner with FAO offices in 'Climathon VIVRE 2023'

22/03/2023

Youth in the Sahel are developing solutions to mitigate local climate challenges from flooding barriers to plastic waste reduction and city waste management...