Food security

Terra Madre event: The restoration of food traditions that change communities' lives

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The event "The restoration of food traditions that change communities' lives" will take place on 30 September 2024 from 17.30 at Le Fonderie Ozanam in Turin, Italy, as part of the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024. It will explore the vital role of food traditions in improving the lives...

Terra Madre event: How coffee value chains foster climate-resilient livelihoods: experiences from the Business Incubator and Accelerator in the Slow Food communities

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The event "How coffee value chains foster climate-resilient livelihoods: experiences from the Business Incubator and Accelerator in the Slow Food communities" will take place on 27 September 2024 from 16.30 at Parco Dora in Turin during Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2024.

This session will explore the critical role of agroforestry...

UN General Assembly declares 2025–2034 as Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences

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In a decisive step toward addressing one of the most pressing climate issues, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a resolution on 13 August 2024, designating 2025 to 2034 as the "Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences". This landmark decision aims to tackle the growing challenges posed by...

Enhancing mountain livelihoods and resilience

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This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, highlights initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihoods and resilience in mountain and island ecosystems. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by these regions—from climate change impacts to economic vulnerabilities—the initiatives harness local potential...

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Training for change

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This fact sheet is published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It details the Secretariat's capacity development initiatives aimed at enhancing expertise in sustainable mountain development and addressing the limited availability of specialized courses on mountain themes. Each year, the Secretariat...

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The Mountain Partnership

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This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, outlines the mission and impact of the Mountain Partnership. Established in 2002, the Mountain Partnership boasts over 550 members, including governments, intergovernmental agencies, institutions and civil society organizations. It harnesses the...