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Today, more than 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas and consumes 70% of all food produced globally. By 2050, the urban population is expected to grow even more. This presents a challenge: urban areas need efficient food systems that ensure food security, safeguard the environment and promote...
FAO, UN Environment deepen their partnership
27/09/2019
27/09/2019
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Collaboration to focus on sustainable food systems, biodiversity, climate and urban initiatives
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FAO urges Member States’ support to accelerate hunger- and poverty-fighting efforts
Something to crow about in the Comoros
26/09/2019
26/09/2019
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Catalyzing change across small island developing states
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FAO’s Director-General calls on food industry to transform production and supply and value chains