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FAO, WMO and partners call for early warning and early action to avoid disasters
13/10/2020
2020 State of Climate Services Report says 11,000 disasters caused by weather, climate and water-related hazards in the past 50 years
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FAO welcomes $3 million contribution from Germany and Sweden to help farmers fight the impact of climate change
09/10/2020
Assistance will support capacity development and sustainability in vulnerable countries
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Celebrating nature’s elixir of life: Breastfeeding Week 2020
07/10/2020
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 will be celebrated across Italy as people unite to “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet” from October 1st...
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Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability
29/09/2020
First International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste observed on 29 September 2020
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FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
22/09/2020
Rome/New York - FAO unveiled today its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve...
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Google and FAO launch new Big Data tool for all
16/09/2020
Anyone anywhere can access multidimensional maps and statistics showing key climate and environmental trends wherever they are, thanks to a new tool...
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FAO renews commitment to Africa’s Great Green Wall
08/09/2020
Accelerating work on the Great Green Wall, which aims to combat desertification across Africa, is key for climate and environmental reasons and also...
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Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture workshop highlights climate action in Arab States
27/07/2020
Cairo, Egypt - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), jointly with the League of Arab States (LAS) and in partnership...
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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