| Заголовок | FAO Green Cities Initiative |
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| Введение | In September 2020, FAO launched its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) at the 75th session of the United National General Assembly. The FAO GCI envisions vibrant and inclusive cities where urban green and productive spaces catalyze biodiversity, climate resilience, social cohesion, and economic prosperity, bridging the gap between citizens and nature, and between urban and rural areas. |
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| Заголовок | Restoring agricultural prosperity in Tunisia |
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| Введение | The fisheries sector in Tunisia plays a crucial role in providing employment and meeting the nutritional needs of its population. With over 100 000 individuals employed in this sector, fisheries contribute significantly to the country's economy. Despite their importance, the productivity of coastal lagoons has faced some challenges over the years, impacting the country's ability to meet the growing demand for protein. |
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| Заголовок | From scarcity to sustainability: a leap toward efficient irrigation in Saudi Arabia |
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| Введение | Saudi Arabia, known for its ambitious development goals and commitment to sustainability, like many other countries faces a critical challenge with its water resources due to its arid climate and reliance on non-renewable underground aquifers. Low irrigation efficiency—estimated at around 50 percent compared to global best practices of 85 percent—and the excessive abstraction of non-renewable groundwater threaten agricultural productivity and food security. |
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| Заголовок | Sabah Al-Faraj: Nurturing her land, family and future in Syria |
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| Введение | Sabah Al-Faraj, a dedicated female farmer field school (FFS) participant from Sreihin in Hama governorate, has successfully embraced simple, climate-smart and sustainable farming techniques she learned at the FFS, with remarkable outcomes. The FFS, implemented under the Building Local Resilience in Syria (BLRS) project funded by UK Aid, has taught her innovative methods that have transformed her farming practices. |
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| Заголовок | Reforestation and afforestation efforts in Lebanon |
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| Введение | Starting in 2016, Lebanon's rugged mountain terrains witnessed a transformative initiative aimed at restoring ecological balance and uplifting rural communities. The "Smart Adaptation of Forest Landscapes in Mountain Areas" (SALMA) project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Lebanon in collaboration with the Lebanon's Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), is a beacon of sustainable forestry management and reforestation. |
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| Заголовок | Advancing fire management: a new approach in Jordan’s forests |
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| Введение | Jordan's forests, spanning around 87 000 ha with an additional 2 405 km of roadside plantations, are crucial for biodiversity and ecological stability but face severe threats from increasing wildfires fueled by climate change and human activities. In response to this urgent need, FAO partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to launch the transformative project “Enhancing the Capacity of the Forestry Sector to Control and Manage Forest Fires in Jordan.” |
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| Заголовок | Revitalizing the Drâa-Tafilalet oasis agroecosystems |
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| Введение | Morocco’s Drâa-Tafilalet region is renowned for its picturesque oases, covering nearly 90 percent of the area, sustaining its resilient, indigenous population and rich cultural heritage. These green havens, abundant with date palms and diverse flora and fauna, are crucial for agriculture and local livelihoods, especially for women, who constitute over 50 percent of the beneficiaries of development initiatives. |
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| Заголовок | Agrosilvopastoralism in action: restoring Mauritania’s ecosystems for a sustainable future |
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| Введение | To combat these threats, in 2019, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) implemented the 5-year Integrated Ecosystem Management Project for Sustainable Human Development in Mauritania, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at restoring ecosystems, improving land use planning, and promoting sustainable energy alternatives. With strong government and community engagement, the project has already delivered significant results. |
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| Заголовок | Smart slope runoff management to protect vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley |
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| Введение | This project focuses on combating soil erosion and stabilizing steep vineyard slopes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, through advanced high-resolution runoff mapping and hydraulic modelling. By designing tailored drainage systems that effectively manage water flow, the initiative aims to preserve valuable soil, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the resilience of slope farms against extreme weather events. |
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| Заголовок | Climate Smart Irrigator use of AI in Tanzania |
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| Введение | This initiative delivers cutting-edge, climate-smart irrigation technology to young farmers across Tanzania and beyond. Through a combination of automated, portable irrigators and digital tools, the project offers sustainable irrigation solutions that conserve water, reduce carbon emissions, lower farming costs, and boost agricultural productivity. |
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| Заголовок | Smart savings, zero waste: tackling food waste and hunger with Foodeals in Morocco |
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| Введение | Foodeals MEA is a digital platform revolutionizing food redistribution in Morocco and across the MEA region. By combining artificial intelligence, real-time inventory tools, and donation management systems, Foodeals helps retailers minimize food waste and reroute surplus food to communities in need. |
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| Заголовок | Buzzing yields: boosting moringa productivity through pollinator-friendly cropping in India |
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| Введение | This project enhances Moringa crop yields in India by augmenting pollination services through the strategic use of pollinator-supporting intercrops and border crops. With active participation from smallholder men and women farmers, the initiative identifies local co-crops, maps pollinator diversity, and builds awareness about the ecological and economic importance of pollinators. |
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| Заголовок | Drying for prosperity: climate-smart hybrid solar dryers reducing post-harvest losses in Kenya |
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| Введение | This initiative introduces climate-smart hybrid solar dryers to smallholder farmers in Kenya as a sustainable solution to post-harvest losses. By combining education, technology deployment, and market linkage, the project empowers farmers—especially women—with tools to preserve food more efficiently, reduce waste, and increase incomes. |
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| Заголовок | Green Tech Valley |
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| Введение | Situated in the south of Austria, the Green Tech Valley is the #1 Technology-Hotspot for Climate Protection & Circular Economy. This unique location is a hive of industry for 300 active green tech pioneers and technology leaders. Their focus is on green innovation. |
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| Заголовок | FABUMIN: From Legume Waste to Plant-Based Egg Alternatives in Israel and the Netherlands |
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| Введение | To transform leguminous waste and recycled water into a sustainable, plant-based alternative to eggs, addressing global food security, reducing environmental impact, and supporting circular economy principles in food manufacturing. |
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| Заголовок | Empowering Youth through Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness in Uganda |
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| Введение | To strengthen the capacity of young women in Uganda to engage in profitable, climate-resilient agribusiness by offering training, market access, and innovative financing solutions that improve productivity, income generation, and long-term climate adaptability. |
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| Заголовок | Greengoods Integrated Poultry Service: Empowering Small-Scale Farmers through Sustainable Native Poultry Farming in Rural Laos |
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| Введение | To promote a scalable, environmentally sustainable poultry farming model that empowers small-scale farmers in rural Laos. The initiative aims to improve income stability, enhance food security, and reduce the environmental footprint of poultry production through climate-smart, community-led solutions. |
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| Заголовок | Maintaining grass coverage increases methane uptake in Amazonian pastures, with a reduction of methanogenic archaea in the rhizosphere |
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| Введение | The results of this research demonstrate that pasture management that maintains grass coverage can mitigate soil methane emissions, compared to bare (bulk) pasture soil. |
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| Заголовок | Green Wraps in Uganda |
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| Введение | Green Wraps aims to combat plastic pollution by encouraging people to shift to use of paper bags instead of polythene bags for shopping. |
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| Заголовок | ShellGro Solutions Tanzania |
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| Введение | ShellGro Solutions aims to advance sustainable agriculture in Tanzania by producing eco-friendly fertilizers from discarded eggshells. Our mission is to reduce agricultural waste, restore soil health, and strengthen food system resilience through innovative bioconversion technologies. |
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