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UN Desertification COP16 in Riyadh: FAO urges global action to restore agricultural land
16/12/2024

Through events, programmes and publications, FAO reiterates its call to restore agricultural lands as key to transforming agrifood systems 

FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions
11/12/2024

The event showcases a new climate challenges and strategies publication, while the inaugural Mountain Future Award includes honours for initiatives...

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FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years
11/12/2024

The report was presented at the International Soil and Water Forum 2024 in Bangkok

FAO/Marc Vandenhaute
Global forest products facts and figures 2023 shows fall in global trade in wood and paper products
10/12/2024

FAO statistical overview records significant 12 percent drop from record levels in 2021-2022

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