London, UK 11 November – Earlier today, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) convened a Policy Dialogue at ACU’s Headquarters in London. The event brought together leading academics from prominent universities in the UK, Europe and Africa along with public, INGOs and private sector representatives from the UK, Qatar, Kuwait as well the World Bank to discuss the urgent issue of climate change and its impacts on agri-food system transformation.  Discussions highlighted the critical role of agri-food system transformation in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants underscored that achieving...

Panama City, November 6, 2024 – As part of the project “Innovation for the Reduction of Agro-Environmental Risks in Central American Dry Corridor Countries – Agricultural Zoning of Climate Risk (ZARC) and Water Resource Management,” a series of four virtual workshops was held, focusing on technologies and social innovations for water resource management in drought-prone areas.

Brasília, Brazil, November 6, 2024 – Representatives from sixteen countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will meet on November 21-22 in Panama City for the event “RAES: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable School Feeding for All.” This hybrid event marks the first technical meeting of all countries that have formally joined the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) and provides an opportunity to define the next steps for this regional initiative.

05/11/2024 Windhoek, Namibia – The Government of Namibia, in partnership with the People's Republic of China and facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has launched the second phase of the South-South Cooperation (SSC) project named “South-South cooperation (SSC) between the People`s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on Agriculture and Fishery Production”. This initiative bolsters Namibia's agriculture, fisheries, and rural livelihoods by delivering essential knowledge, resources, and innovation to local communities.

05/11/2024 Windhoek, Namibia —During his recent visit to Namibia, Mr. Anping Ye, FAO Director of the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Division (PST), conducted strategic discussions with key stakeholders in a significant move to advance the South-South Cooperation (SSC) initiative. These engagements underscored FAO's role within the United Nations system in Namibia and its commitment to sustainable development through SSC. Mr. Ye met with the Ambassador of China to Namibia, H.E. Zhao Weiping, and the UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Hopolang Phororo, emphasizing collaborative efforts that align with Namibia's national goals.