Innovation is unlocking the forests’ long-kept secrets and allowing us to use trees in ways...
In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, FAO Myanmar office joined global celebrations to mark the World Food Day 2019 with a ceremony organized at the office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in the capital Nay Pyi Taw on 16 October.
Vice President of the...
World Food Day talk show in Myanmar
15 October 2019
15 October 2019
In cooperation with the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Irrigation and the Ministry of Health and Sports, FAO Myanmar organized a talk show in commemoration of the upcoming World Food Day. The talk show theme is “Agriculture-Nutrition linkages and dietary trends in Myanmar.”
The talk show guests...
Promoting World Food Day in public areas
14 October 2019
14 October 2019
In cooperation with Yangon Region Transport Authority, FAO Myanmar team has been organizing to broadcast the 30-second promotional video of World Food Day on the public transports as one of the activities to promote the World Food Day and public awareness on food security and nutrition in Myanmar. With the...
World Food Day is a global call for Zero Hunger -- for a world where nutritious food is available and affordable for everyone, everywhere.But today, more than 820 million people do not have enough to eat.
And the climate emergency is an increasing threat to food security.
Meanwhile, two billion men, women...
Enhancing the fire management capabilities of Myanmar
18 September 2019
18 September 2019
Fire is an important factor in the management of many forests, woodlands and other vegetation types. It can be an efficient management tool for clearing land, removing debris and reducing fuel loads. However, uncontrolled forest wildfire can have severe negative impacts on human health, livelihoods, assets, air and water quality...