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FAO partners with the Adaptation Fund to help vulnerable countries fight the impact of climate change
03/07/2020
Projects will build the resilience of rural communities affected by degraded ecosystems and increased water scarcity
Time to scale up and support Africa’s Great Green Wall
26/06/2020
It is time for coordination and renewed support for the Great Green Wall, Africa's landmark sustainable development programme, FAO Director-General...
Emine, Francisco, and Andrey are winning the battle against land degradation
17/06/2020
Land degradation affects almost 2 billion hectares of land that 1.5 billion people worldwide call home, representing an economic loss in the order...
Thirty countries will benefit as Global Environment Facility funds FAO-led projects
04/06/2020
Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today welcomed the decision by the Global Environment Facility...
Solar powered water pumps offer lifeline for Yemeni farmers
01/06/2020
Rashed is particularly happy this morning. Today he and his fellow farmers have their turn to access the solar-powered water well to irrigate their...
UN report: As the world’s forests continue to shrink, urgent action is needed to safeguard their biodiversity
22/05/2020
Rome/Nairobi - Urgent action is needed to safeguard the biodiversity of the world's forests amid alarming rates of deforestation...
International Tea Day 2020 | Addressing climate change challenges through tea
20/05/2020
Putting on the kettle for your afternoon tea? Sipping a cup of green tea to strengthen your immune system?
Have you ever thought that changes...
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Tea: a love that has stood the test of time
20/05/2020
Celebrating the popular beverage important to farmers, development and culture
World Bee Day 2020
19/05/2020
By observing World Bee Day each year, we can raise awareness on the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet...