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What if cities were redesigned for people – and the planet?
31/10/2025
Courbevoie, France, is a thriving business hub west of Paris. It’s also at the forefront of efforts to reduce food waste, bringing together local supermarkets,...
WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities
22/10/2025
The High-level segment of the
First International Green Cities Conference 14–15 October 2025
04/09/2025
Join FAO, UN-Habitat and partners for the inaugural International Green Cities Conference held in Rome during the World Food Forum.
Arbor Day Foundation and FAO name record-breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World
04/03/2025
The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO have recognized 210 communities as 2024 Tree Cities of the World.
FAO Green Cities Initiative aims to transform Eenhana, Namibia, into a green oasis
19/11/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Eenhana Town Council and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry...
Cities as catalysts for change - insights from the Committee on World Food Security
12/11/2024
Cities play a pivotal role in transforming agrifood systems to enhance food security, resilience and sustainability.
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...