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26/08/2021
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Pacific leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) consider solutions for major push to achieve SDGs as COVID-19 batters economies
23/08/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is convening a virtual forum of leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in a major push forward to help its Members regain their momentum toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Pacific Small Island Developing States turn to digital technology for better health
19/08/2021
Residents in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are turning to innovation and digitalization to tackle the growing problem of long-term poor dietary habits.
Solomon Islands training addresses gender challenges women face in the agriculture and rural sector
03/08/2021
Focused on gender equality, analysis and mainstreaming, the training provided an opportunity for 12 females and 18 males Solomon Islands Government staff to learn how to apply a gender perspective when working on policy, planning, programming and budgeting processes within their sect...
Small island developing states need to take ownership of measures to combat obesity and hunger
15/07/2019
Obesity affecting populations of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is a health emergency and these nations need to take ownership of measures to address this worrying trend’s underlying causes, said FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva today.
School Nutrition Education Programmes in the Pacific Islands
30/10/2018
Many challenges including urbanisation, globalisation and climate change have resulted in significant changes to the food environment, and consequently the health of Pacific Island populations.
Youth and community farmers train in Agribusiness
30/10/2018
Youth and community farmers in Manono are gaining knowledge in agriculture, which is crucial to creating job opportunities. A three-day training workshop to build capacity of selected young and community farmers in agribusiness Management and contract farming ithat took place in Manono tai, Sa...