& Family farmers' market being held in FAO headquarters Atrium By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Family farming is inextricably linked to national and global food security. Both in developing and developed countries, family farming is the leading form of agriculture in food production. Family farmers [...] Full Article
& Morocco's first South-South Cooperation agreement to benefit Guinea and other countries in Africa By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Building on previous efforts, the Kingdom of Morocco will offer technical assistance to the Republic of Guinea through a South-South Cooperation Tripartite Agreement signed today at FAO headquarters by FAO [...] Full Article
& MERCOSUR Government representatives praise FAO's support of family farming and hunger eradication efforts By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT Santiago, Chile- The declaration of the XXI Specialized Meeting on Family Farming of MERCOSUR (REAF, in Spanish) held last week in Argentina, acknowledged the advances promoted by FAO’s Director General, [...] Full Article
& Food security tops agenda of FAO Director-General's meeting with India's Prime Minister Modi By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT The [...] Full Article
& International Conference on South-South Cooperation praises FAO's leadership and facilitation role By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Marrakesh, 15 December 2014 – African Ministers of Agriculture recognized the facilitating role of FAO “under the new strategic framework established with the leadership of the [...] Full Article
& GRULAC endorses FAO Director-General's candidature for a second term By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Just announced by the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean Countries (GRULAC) The Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC) of FAO in Rome is pleased to endorse the [...] Full Article
& Africa Regional Group endorses FAO Director-General's candidature for a second term By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Rome, The Africa Regional Group of Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives accredited to the Rome based UN Agencies have announced the endorsement of the candidature of Dr. José Graziano da Silva [...] Full Article
& Near East Group endorses FAO Director-General's candidature for a second term By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Rome, 02 March 2015 - In a letter addressed to the Director-General, the Chairperson of the Near East Regional Group has announced their endorsement of the candidature [...] Full Article
& Asia Regional Group endorses FAO Director-General's candidature for a second term By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT In a letter addressed to the Director-General, the Ambassador of Malaysia to FAO, on behalf of the Chair of the Asia Group, has announced the endorsement of the [...] Full Article
& BRICS's new mandate to reinforce coordination in FAO By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Rome, 23 March 2014 - In a meeting held last Friday, the Permanent Representatives of Brazil, China, India, Russian Federation and South Africa to FAO informed the Director-General of the [...] Full Article
& THE HINDU: Agriculture can't remain the same, says FAO official By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT With rapid soil degradation, fast depletion of groundwater, excessive use of pesticides-fertilizers and extreme weather events all collectively putting stress on farming and forestry, it is time to recognise the [...] Full Article
& EL PAÍS, Maria Helena Semedo: “Agriculture should be integrated in climate change policies” By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT MANUEL PLANELLES, EL PAÍS, Paris- “Agriculture is seen as a threat in the fight against climate change,” Maria Helena Semedo warns. The Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization [...] Full Article
& LA REPÚBLICA, José Graziano da Silva: A new path to development By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Bogotá- Latin America and the Caribbean is at a decisive juncture in its history. Thanks to its advancements in social, economic, and production-based terms, the region is on its way to [...] Full Article
& FAO and India's SEWA join efforts to empower rural women and youth By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT India's Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) and FAO are strengthening their collaboration to boost rural development and reduce poverty in Asia and Africa via local initiatives focused on empowering rural [...] Full Article
& FAO welcomed as the Swiss Salon's international guest of honor By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAO was the international guest of honour at the 2017 Salon Goûts et Terroirs, a Swiss cultural and gastronomic exhibition that took place from 29 November - 3 December. Full Article
& Two new reports demonstrate the impact of FAO's partnerships with Belgium and Sweden By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Today, FAO launched two new reports in time for the 160th session of the Council: - FAO + Belgium: Inclusive approaches to end hunger and promote [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications, which [...] Full Article
& Share your views on FAO Forestry's flagship reports By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Help shape FAO’s digital publishing programme by answering a 5-minute survey on the The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) and Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA). The survey seeks to gather [...] Full Article
& No ordinary World Food Day for FAO's 75th Birthday By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Celebrated in over 150 countries around the world, this year’s edition of World Food Day marked the 75th anniversary of the foundation of FAO. With the theme “Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications, which provides a [...] Full Article
& Upcoming launch of FAO's State of Food and Agriculture 2020 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT On 26 November 2020, 15:00 - 16:30 (CET), FAO will launch the 2020 edition of the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA). This year's edition of this flagship publication presents [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications, which [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications, which [...] Full Article
& Explore FAO's 2020 digital flagship reports in six languages By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT In 2020, FAO’s flagship ‘The State of the World’ collection was released in a new easy-to-read digital format, providing audiences with a responsive reading experience to discover FAO’s work and [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT To keep up to date on FAO’s most recent publications, sign up to the monthly newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications, [...] Full Article
& Accessing FAO's knowledge resources – next session 15 September By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
& Check out FAO's publication highlights in French By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The FAO monthly publications newsletter produced by the Publications team of the Office of Communications is now also available in French. Sign up to receive updates on publications available in French [...] Full Article
& Accessing FAO's knowledge resources By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
& Follow the Director-General's meetings at the Pre-Summit By www.fao.org Published On :: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The Pre-Summit will bring together the global efforts to shape the transformation of agri-food systems. Full Article
& Accessing FAO's knowledge resources – Last session 22 September By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Ahead of the Food Systems Summit, join the Publications team to find out more about where to find FAO publications, the different formats available, how you can re-use the [...] Full Article
& First Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 March 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT It all started in 2016 and after many productive deliberations, in October 2020 at the 27th session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG) the Full Article
& World Food Day calls for action to 'Leave no one behind' By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Although we have made progress towards building a better world, too many people have been left behind. People who are unable to benefit from human development, innovation or economic growth. In [...] Full Article
& The State of the World's Forests (SOFO) 2022 By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling environmental crises, including climate change and biodiversity [...] Full Article
& FAO Technical Briefing “Integrated Water Resources Management for Food Security and Climate Resilience" By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 26 October 2022, 09.00-16.00 (CEST) Water is a fundamental resource enabling the production of over 95% of food on land as well the progress of all sustainable development goals [...] Full Article
& In his International Youth Day 2023 message, QU Dongyu announces the establishment of FAO's new Office for Youth and Women By www.fao.org Published On :: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The FAO Director-General today issued the following message on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023: Full Article
& Corporate brochures: eye-catching, mind-expanding, and a showcase of FAO's best work By www.fao.org Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Must we choose between food security and climate neutrality? How do we make sure food imports are safe? How do low-income countries move up the food [...] Full Article
& FAO's GIAHS Programme seeks new experts for the Scientific Advisory Group By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from experts to join the Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) of its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems [...] Full Article
& Glückwunsch! Hay Milk in Austria celebrates its recognition as FAO global agricultural heritage By www.fao.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT Salzburg – Austria, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the formal recognition of Traditional Hay Milk Farming in the Austrian Alpine Arc as a FAO Globally Important Agricultural [...] Full Article
& Let's celebrate Spanish Language Day! By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT FAO produces a significant volume of publications across various languages and regions, reflecting the Organization's commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusivity. Spanish publications account for a significant portion of the Organization's [...] Full Article
& Second Session of COAG's Sub-Committee on Livestock 16-18 July 2024 By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Committee on Agriculture (COAG), established in 1971, is one of FAO’s Governing Bodies providing overall policy and regulatory guidance on issues relating to agriculture (including livestock), food safety, [...] Full Article
& Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world's ocean, FAO report says By www.fao.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Fish biomass faces steep falls by end of century under high-emissions scenario Full Article
& Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines at the heart of this year's FAO Global Conference By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing its first-ever Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines from 23 to 25 September at FAO headquarters [...] Full Article
& Y por qué el queso se dispuso A ejercer proezas en Francia? By interglacial.com Published On :: Full Article
& Weird Science: Lyrebird, Nature's Mimic By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction Full Article
& Christopher Gray's Scholly App Is Bringing Millions of Dollars to College Students in Need By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Christopher Gray | Smithsonian Magazine’s 2016 American Ingenuity Award Winner for Youth Achievement Christopher Gray is the founder and CEO of Scholly, the groundbreaking web and mobile app that matches current or future college students who need financial support with scholarships that can help them. Scholly has been downloaded 850,000 times and has connected college students with some $50 million in scholarships. Philadelphia-based Gray, an ABC “Shark Tank” winner and recipient of a $100,000 grant from philanthropist Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest competition, sees his digital platform as a 21st-century tool for helping countless young Americans achieve their college dreams without piling on crushing debt. Full Article
& Q & A: Joel Kotkin By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 How will populations change in the United States over the next 40 years? Interview by Terence Monmaney Special Thanks to Joel Kotkin Full Article
& Q & A: Vincent Cerf By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Vice president of engineering and chief evangelist at Google on the connected world in 2050 Full Article
& Restaurateur José Andrés Dreams of Milking the Clouds By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 In a conversation with architect David Rockwell, the philanthropic chef urges an invested effort to create technology that could collect water from the clouds Full Article
& NASA's Inflatable Spacecraft Heat Shield By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Experts are working on a unique experiment that will use an inflatable aeroshell/heat shield to protect a spacecraft when entering a planet's atmosphere or returning to Earth Full Article
