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News
The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO recognize 120 Tree Cities of the World
30/03/2021
Cities in 23 countries across 6 continents meet top urban forestry standards.
Charting a “path to recovery and wellbeing” on 2021’s International Day of Forests
Charting a “path to recovery and wellbeing” on 2021’s International Day of Forests
19/03/2021
Guest blogger and FAO Forestry Officer David Kaimowitz explains why global ambition to restore the world’s forests will only be achieved if the huge potential of forest and farm producers is realised.
Zhamilya is a member of artisans’ group Topchu and has taught local girls the art of embroidery for the past 40 years. ©FAO/Mirbek Kadraliev
Mountain felt fashion: the next big thing?
08/03/2021
A Haitian-Italian fashion designer and Kyrgyz women work together to bring traditional designs to the international market.

Videos

Life in a Green City
26/07/2024

Forests for a sustainable future: educating children — testing lessons in the Philippines
01/03/2024

Children in primary school today will play a significant role in bringing about the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for forests.

Grass charcoal production in Ghana
01/08/2023

In Ghana, small producers are revolutionizing the production of charcoal. By using savanna grasses to make charcoal briquettes producers promote renewable...

Forests for a sustainable future: Educating children in Tanzania
01/07/2023

FAO is teaching children in Tanzania about the importance of managing forests sustainably. A three-year-project funded by Germany has developed forest...

Restoring land and livelihoods with beekeeping in Tanzania
20/05/2023

In northern Tanzania, recurring drought in recent years caused by climate change has put pressure on communities who make their livelihoods by keeping...

Forests for a sustainable future: educating children — testing lessons in Tanzania
01/05/2023

Children in primary school today will play a significant role in bringing about the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for forests. “Forests...

Sustainable wood: Climate-friendly cities
01/12/2022

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Sustainable wood: Housing a growing population
27/10/2022

A growing population means more buildings to fit everyone. By 2030, we will have to house an additional 3 billion people. Using wood from sustainably...

Sustainable Wood: Building the future
13/10/2022

Wood can be a material of the future, helping to build a bio-economy for the planet's health and economic recovery. Durable “cross-laminated timber”...

Indigenous Peoples’ food systems
06/08/2021

This video provides an overview on the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems.

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