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The Government of Mongolia, represented by its Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Janabazar Tuvdendorj and Director-General Enkhbat Altangerel, stressed the importance of rangelands, including grasslands – which cover 54% of the Earth’s land mass – for climate, biodiversity, water security, cultural...
02-06-2022
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Better governance and basic services needed in Sahel region, FAO Director-General says
Rome/New York – Mobile pastoralism is an important platform for livelihoods in the Sahel region, and improved governance and support can help reduce the risk of conflicts, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Rome/New York – Mobile pastoralism is an important platform for livelihoods in the Sahel region, and improved governance and support can help reduce the risk of conflicts, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
23-03-2022
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FAO to be lead agency on initiative to raise awareness on importance of pastoralists and rangelands
15/03/2022 Rome - The United Nations (UN) has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, reflecting the important role healthy rangelands play in creating a sustainable environment, economic growth and resilient livelihoods for communities across the world. The UN General Assembly...
15/03/2022 Rome - The United Nations (UN) has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, reflecting the important role healthy rangelands play in creating a sustainable environment, economic growth and resilient livelihoods for communities across the world. The UN General Assembly...
15-03-2022
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On 6th March 2022, over 2000 sheep, cattle and horses crossed the Champs Elysée in Paris. This event, organised by local authorities and herders from the Pyrénées mountains and accompanied by Spanish herders and transhumant shepherds from Cantabrie and representatives...
11-03-2022
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Here’s what FAO is doing to help in this United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet - and its people. We hear a lot about ecosystem restoration – but what does that really mean in practice? Ecosystem restoration encompasses a wide variety...
Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet - and its people. We hear a lot about ecosystem restoration – but what does that really mean in practice? Ecosystem restoration encompasses a wide variety...
25-02-2022