Over 280 people representing the government, international organizations, civil society, private sector, academia and non-governmental organizations gathered virtually on Friday, August, 6th virtually for a Stakeholder Consultations Workshop titled “Food

Iris Monnereau, FAO Regional Project Coordinator on the Climate Change Adaptation of the Eastern Caribbean Fisheries Sector Project (CC4FISH) shares her views on the celebration of World Fisheries Day

Caribbean Regional Dialogue on Access to Climate and Environmental Finance

In recognition of the millions of small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers who provide healthy and nutritious food to billions of people globally and contribute to eradicating hunger, The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the Int

Important strategic partnership aims to increase the production of the island’s world-class cocoa

In an effort to boost sustainable food production across eight Caribbean countries, The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have partnered to implement The CS

Seafood products are among the most widely traded food commodities in the world, with estimated trade value of around USD 149.4 billion for 2020 according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Food Outlook publication date

Exploring insect farming as a sustainable solution to organic waste disposal and animal feed production.

From March 6, 2021 to March 18, more than 400 farmers, producers’ organizations and agribusinesses have already participated in information sessions about the Matching Grant Facility (MGF) organized by the Suriname Agriculture Market Access Project (SAMAP

FAO innovative resources donated to Barataria Community Centre 4H Club has empowered the community for the successful implementation of a new agricultural project using the herb basil.

The importance of shifting from water-centric resource management to holistic planning and integrated decision-making in the Water, Energy, Food, and Environment (WEFE) sectors using innovative nexus tools was a key message of the World Water Week sessio

Barbados buzzes its way into honey production by seeking endorsement of its value chain analysis and upgrading strategy from beekeepers, farmers, and private and public sector partners.

On 29 April, a group of more than 70 persons representing fisher-folk, regional fisheries bodies, government, civil society organizations, private sector and academia participated virtually in a regional workshop for the preparation phase of a major proje

The project is part of the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative “Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean.

For many, Jamaican ginger beer, ginger tea or ginger biscuits are a household staple. This Caribbean island has long had a global reputation for its excellent ginger, known for its potency and pungency – but the industry is being threatened.

 

21 farms in Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada benefited under The Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems Project.

By Dr Yvette Diei Ouadi, Fishery and Aquaculture Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The waters of the Caribbean are home to certain commercially exploited aquatic species, notably queen conch and sharks, which are included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The Government of Barbados collaborates with partner organizations to train stakeholders in sweet potato best practices