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COP26 - ‘We need radical change’
19/11/2019
From overfishing and pollution to climate change, the threats to ocean health are many and varied. UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson says governments must commit to reaching the target of carbon net zero.
Building resilience on Colombia's border
30/10/2019
Colombia’s northernmost region, La Guajira, is prone to drought and food insecurity. The recent influx of migrants has put a strain on communities there. Hear how FAO is supporting social cohesion and boosting food production.
Youth demand climate action
19/09/2019
Young people from around the world share their concerns for the future and demand urgent action on climate change.
How can we achieve Zero Hunger
19/09/2019
There is enough food to feed the entire population. Yet it is estimated that between 691 and 783 million people in the world faced hunger in 2022. Achieving Zero Hunger means meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to ensure food security for everyone across the globe. So how can we achieve Zero Hunger by 2030?
How do you tackle illegal fishing?
31/05/2019
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is worth an estimated US$23 billion annually, but it’s wreaking havoc on marine resources and the environment. The Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), introduced in 2016, aims to tackle this global problem.
It's not just about the honey
20/05/2019
Bees and other pollinators are essential to our food security - most of the fruits we eat wouldn’t exist without them. Yet, bees face a very serious existential threat. How we can play a role in protecting our pollinators?
Is fish the new fashion?
18/04/2019
At Kenya's Lake Turkana, aquatic resources are a lifeline for communities. Hear how one local entrepreneur has turned fish skins into fashion items to boost economic opportunities.
Why forests matter to kids
21/03/2019
Forests are critical to safeguarding the world's natural resources for future generations. We hand the microphone over to the kids!
The women in crisis
08/03/2019
According to the UN, over 27 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of humanitarian aid as a result of protracted conflict and violence and other structural problems. FAO’s Silvia Risi talks about her humanitarian work in DRC.
Senegal’s smartphone farmers
22/11/2018
In this podcast, we head to Tambacounda, 450 kilometers south-east of Dakar, Senegal, to find out how digital tools are helping to transform the country’s agriculture sector and boost farmers' livelihoods.