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Jamaica kicks off national strategy for ginger under FAO OCOP Initiative
29/07/2025
Jamaica has officially launched its national implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative with a workshop aimed at revitalizing the country’s struggling ginger industry.
Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel
01/07/2025
The Scaling-Up Resilience in Africa’s Great Green Wall includes developing value chains for climate-resilient and low-emission non-timber forest products, supporting the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable communities.
FAO GCAF strengthens market opportunities for women and youth in Suriname’s honey sector
10/06/2025
Women and youth honey producers from Suriname’s hinterland strengthened their visibility, market exposure and business connections during the Marowijne Agricultural Fair, held from 5–7 June 2026 in Moengo.
Strengthening Agrifood Systems in Caribbean SIDS: FAO's Engagement in Saint Lucia and Jamaica
09/05/2025
The transformation of agrifood systems (AFS) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has become a critical priority for sustainable development in the Caribbean.
FAO unveils updated methodology for tracking the sustainability of fisheries
25/02/2025
Results from Pacific fishing areas are presented at Honiara Summit in Solomon Islands.
Strengthening Guyana’s Seafood Value Chain through One UN Action: FAO, ILO, and ITC Partner to Enhance Linkages in Guyana’s Seafood Sector
10/02/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC) collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Labour to host a one-day workshop on Monday, 9 February 2026. Titled ...
Unlocking biogas potential in the Solomon Islands: A pathway to sustainable energy and climate resilience
03/02/2025
A joint study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessed the feasibility of biogas technology in the Solomon Islands, identifying opportunities to transform organic waste, particularly pig slurry and other f...