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FAO and Flanders – strong engagement on international development
09/07/2021
As part of the Day of the Flemish Community (11 July) the Government of Flanders organized a luncheon for the diplomatic corps in Brussels. The FAO Liaison Office in Brussels congratulated Deputy Minister-President of the Government of Flanders and Flemish Minister of Economy, Innovation, Work...
Gender, value chains and sustainable tourism in Small Island Developing States
01/07/2021
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) include some of the world’s most remote countries that share a similar set of challenges, including susceptibility to natural disasters, limited resources and dependence on international trade, in addition to a common aspiration for sustainable development...
A paradigm shift in development interventions through community engagement
24/06/2021
On Tuesday, 22 June 2021, the last webinar in the “Community Engagement Days” series, entitled "Community Engagement for Collective Action," was held via zoom. The series, which was organized by the Dimitra Clubs Team of FAO with the support of Resource Partners contributing
FAO + Spain: Working for global food and nutrition security
23/06/2021
Spain, mainly through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has been a firm ally in all aspects of FAO's work.
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FAO and Spain pledge to continue collaborating closely on global food security and nutrition
23/06/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Kingdom of Spain today acknowledged their joint efforts to fight global hunger and malnutrition in the past decade and pledged to further strengthen their collaboration in the future.
FMM Resource Partner Consultation, June 2021: evaluation of the Mechanism and record growth
17/06/2021
On Tuesday, 8 June 2021, the Flexible Multi-Partner Mechanism held its first Resource Partners Consultation of the year. Resource Partners represented at the meeting included: Belgium, Flanders, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. The Consultation began with opening r...
Canada contributes over CAD 22 million for FAO’s COVID-19 response
16/06/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomes a CAD 22.4 million (USD 17.7 million) contribution from Canada to boost the food security and livelihoods of vulnerable communities - especially women, youth and indigenous peoples - reeling from the im...
European Development Days: FAO joins the EU for green and sustainable development
16/06/2021
FAO had a strong presence at the 2021 European Development Days (EDD21), the European Commission-led annual forum dedicated to the most pressing challenges in international development. The forum brings together the development community to share ideas and inspire solutions to achieve a sustai...
Community Engagement enhances participation in assessing results and impact
19/05/2021
On Tuesday, 18 May 2021, the fourth of five webinars in the “Community Engagement Days” series was held via zoom. Organized by the Dimitra Clubs Team of FAO with the support of Resource Partners for the
New Zealand joins the FMM ramping up efforts to build back better after the pandemic
14/05/2021
On 30 April 2021, New Zealand, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), officially signed an agreement to contribute funds to the Flex...
EU contribution of €8 million will strengthen gains in Desert Locust fight
13/05/2021
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has welcomed an €8 million contribution from the European Union (EU) that will enable countries in the Horn of Africa to maintain a state of readiness in the face of a possible resurgence of D...
EU and FAO Strategic Dialogue: Strengthening an already thriving collaboration
06/05/2021
Ever since the European Union joined FAO as a Member Organization in 1991, the EU-FAO partnership has been driven by a shared vision of a better future for all in a world free from hunger and poverty. Today, the partnership covers nearly all areas of FAO’s mandate. The EU-FAO ...
FAO + European Union: Investing in a sustainable and food secure future
06/05/2021
The European Union–FAO partnership is strong and growing, as evidenced by the upward trend of the European Union’s voluntary contributions in recent years. This has enabled FAO to work extensively across the globe and in those regions where assistance is most needed.
Fostering community engagement for resilience and peace
29/04/2021
On Thursday 22 March 2021, the third of a series of five webinars called “Community Engagement Days” was held. Organized by the Dimitra Clubs Team of the Rural Institutions, Services and Empowerment (RISE) team.
Increased flexible funding from Belgium enables FAO to better respond to food crises
23/04/2021
At a time of unprecedented humanitarian needs, the Government of Belgium has increased its contribution to FAO’s Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) to grant FAO the necessary flexibility to determine how funds are allocated in the...
FAO to boost sustainable development cooperation with the Government of Flanders
15/04/2021
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol and Minister-President of Flanders, Jan Jambon today signed a historic framework agreement to enhance cooperation between the Government of Flanders and FAO on a range of international development issues.
FAO and the GCF sign two grants worth USD 80 million for projects in the Republic of Congo and the Kingdom of Jordan
02/04/2021
On March 26, FAO and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) joined hands in a virtual signing ceremony for two Funded Activity Agreements, following the approval by the GCF board of two grants worth USD 80 million for
A new report highlights the growing partnership between FAO and Turkey
24/03/2021
A new report portrays the relationship between FAO and Turkey in a detailed and striking manner. Entitled FAO+Turkey: Partnering for food security and sustainable management of natural resources, the report highlights the growing cooperation between the two partners.
Green Climate Fund approves $80 million in FAO-led projects in Congo and Jordan
19/03/2021
Two FAO-designed projects, one focusing on agroforestry in sub-Saharan Africa and the other on water management in the Near East, have received $80 million, paving the way to improve the livelihoods of more than 250 000 smallholders.
Charting a “path to recovery and wellbeing” on 2021’s International Day of Forests
19/03/2021
When Alfayo Mayemba went out on a hot sunny day and counted the trees on his farm in Kombi village in Tanzania, he probably wasn’t thinking about saving the planet. He was thinking about whether he’ll be getting better prices when he sells the wood, which is one way he