FAO in Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize

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24 June 2022
The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise is now poised to transform its food systems using an evidence-based and extensive assessment completed earlier this year.  The Belize Food Systems Profile: Catalysing the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Food Systems, was the document formally handed over...
06 June 2022
Jamaican Farmer’s Organizations ready to learn new skills for boosting production and incomes of farmers
01 June 2022
Under the Farmers' Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific Programme, six Farmers' Organizations and key stakeholders will meet for a National Stakeholder Consultation on Strengthening the Capacity of Farmers’ Organizations to Promote Sustainable Family Farming in Jamaica. The workshop is being organized by the FAO Representation for Jamaica, The Bahamas...
19 May 2022
The coastal zones and fisheries sector of Belize are the lifeblood for many of its people. They not only provide food and homes but are vital for the livelihoods of many fishers and communities; however, they remain threatened by climate change. Financing to better support the adaptation and resilience towards...
13 April 2022
School cooks from seven schools in Belize are learning how to improve school menus and food safety for students. Healthy school meals are pivotal in ensuring the nutrition of students and in helping them to stay focused, energized and ready to learn. For this reason, the Resilient School Feeding Program sub-project...