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Global cooperation and climate friendly technologies are key to tackling global food loss and waste
07/11/2019
7 November 2019, Rome – FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said today international co-operation and innovative, climate friendly technologies were critical to address global food loss and waste which totals more than 1.3 billion tonnes a year.
Director-General and Pakistan Minister of State for Climate Change discuss agriculture development
07/11/2019
7 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Zartaj Gul, Minister of State for Climate Change of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to explore ways to work more closely together on climate-resilient agriculture and poverty reductio
Director-General and Nigeria Federal Minister of Environment highlight the importance of responsible agriculture
07/11/2019
7 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Federal Minister of Environment of Nigeria, on the sidelines of the 31st Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, held at FAO headquarters in Rome.
Director-General and UNEP Executive Director agree to step up action to address climate change
06/11/2019
6 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), to discuss ways to work more closely together, especially on biodiversity-related issues.
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FAO Director-General and his counterpart from Bioversity International agree on future areas of collaboration
04/11/2019
4 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Juan Lucas Restrepo, Director General of Bioversity International to discuss ways to work more closely together on issues of common interest.
In their talks, the parties explored ways
Director-General and President of Renmin University of China highlight the importance of innovation
04/11/2019
4 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Professor Liu Wei, President of Renmin University of China to explore ways to establish a mutually beneficial collaboration.
The parties discussed the need to strengthen cooperation on
Director-General and Prime Minister of Cabo Verde discuss strong partnership
04/11/2019
4 November 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with José Ulisses Correia e Silva, Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, to explore ways to further strengthen the long-standing partnership between Cabo Verde and the Organization.
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FAO counts on strong partnerships with the private sectors to accelerate pursuit of the SDGs
01/11/2019
1 November 2019, Rome - The Director-General Qu Dongyu is implementing a new results-oriented business model at FAO based on strong partnerships, science, transparency and accountability, in which the private sectors play a critical role. The aim is to un
Director-General continues “Open Door with Open Ear” approach through informal dialogue with Member States’ Representatives
01/11/2019
1 November 2019, Rome – FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, in line with his aim to regularly meet with Member States in an inclusive and transparent manner, yesterday held an informal dialogue with several Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives.
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Director-General and Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin agree to strengthen collaboration and coordination
31/10/2019
31 October 2019, Rome - FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu met today with Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin to discuss ways to further strengthen the long-lasting partnership between Switzerland and the Organization.
The Director-General handed out the n
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