Growing greener cities in Latin America and the Caribbean

01/2014

This report looks at progress made in “growing greener cities” in Latin America and the Caribbean – cities in which urban and peri-urban agriculture is recognized by public policy, included in urban development strategies and land-use planning, supported by agricultural research and extension.

Growing greener cities in Africa

01/2012

African policymakers need to act now to steer urbanization from its current, unsustainable path toward healthy, greener cities that ensure food and nutrition security, decent work and income, and a clean environment for all their citizens.

Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear

01/2017

The FAO-ICARDA International Technical Cooperation Network on Cactus (CactusNet) was established in 1993 to support the promotion of this underutilized crop.

Proceedings of the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production

06/2023

To achieve impact towards implementing the 2030 Agenda, the GPC developed 20 actionable recommendations. The recommendations encompass all the thematic areas highlighted in the GPC.

Building sustainable and resilient city region food systems

05/2023

The CRFS Assessment and Planning Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to local food system stakeholders on building resilience to multiple shocks and stresses. It specifically targets technical staff in local and national institutions and practitioners involved in the implementation of the city region food system approach.