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In consideration of the persistent debates about what role bioenergy should play in support of climate and sustainable development goals, and acknowledging the most recently available scientific evidence, the undersigned organizations issued the following joint statement.  Sustainable bioenergy is a component of [...]

FAO and other international organizations unite to call for responsible and sustainable implementation of bioenergy systems to ensure it contributes effectively to efforts to mitigate climate change and support global development.   Rome – A cross-initiative coordination group on bioenergy convened by [...]

Rome – The Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) 11th Bioenergy Week officially kicked off today at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, bringing together over 120 stakeholders from 27 nations, including country representatives, experts, industry leaders [...]

United Nations General Assembly Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG 7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Ms. Halka Otto, Senior Liaison Officer, FAO Liaison [...]

Experts bring diverse perspectives to Global Stocktaking on Sustainable Energy   Over 100 experts from around the world met virtually on 21 March in two sessions, to share wide-ranging perspectives on how to radically accelerate action to achieve clean, affordable, reliable energy [...]

Baku, Azerbaijan and Rome, Italy The waste generated in bringing hazelnuts to market could help Azerbaijan transition away from fossil fuels, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO working paper Hazelnut sector [...]

International Day of Clean Energy Message By Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General 26 January 2024     As we celebrate the International Day of Clean Energy for the first time, let us use this opportunity to bring across the key message that universal access to clean [...]

Agriculture is a key driver of Uzbekistan's economic growth, accounting for almost 30 percent of the country's GDP and employing a quarter of the workforce. To strengthen this sector, Uzbekistan has implemented an agricultural policy focused on enhancing resource efficiency, [...]

Universal access to clean and reliable energy services is a critical aspect of sustainable development and food security, but it remains a significant challenge in Rwanda, where the predominant reliance on traditional biomass sources, poses serious health and environmental risks. The [...]

Energy is essential for food security and development. Lack of access to energy in many developing countries is a fundamental barrier to reducing hunger and ensuring that the world can produce enough food to meet future demand. Food security and nutrition [...]