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FAO and Pacific nations weigh local innovations as solutions to growing climate and nutrition challenges
29/11/2022
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu and Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, the Prime Minister of Samoa, today called on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to leverage the power of innovation to regain their momentum toward achievement ...
Supporting Small Island Developing States for a sustainable future
07/03/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has placed Small Island Developing States (SIDS) at the centre of its work to transform agrifood systems, because of their vulnerability to the climate crisis and other shocks and their importance in the protection of mari...
Sustaining the Tuna Value Chain in Grenada
21/02/2022
With an estimated 2 550 tonnes of fish caught annually, fisheries play an important role in the Grenadian economy, providing employment and income, food and food security, while also being a major source of foreign exchange.
Small Island Developing States: FAO convenes a global dialogue to update on latest initiatives
02/02/2022
Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach Sustainable Development Goals.
Antigua and Barbuda gets hooked on aquaponics
18/10/2021
This unique farm and training facility was established in 2016, to tackle the growing demand for fish products, healthier diets and lifestyles in the twin islands.
FAO calls for renewed digital push in Small Island Developing States battered by COVID-19
30/08/2021
High-Level Forum saw the launch of the SIDS Solutions Platform to foster innovation and digitalization.
Replicating technology as the groundwork for developing Jamaica’s Turmeric Industry
26/08/2021
Known for growing one of the most pungent and potent ginger varieties in the world, Jamaica is seeking to develop the sister root, turmeric based on the success with technologies used for re-developing Jamaica’s ginger industry.