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As FAO turns 75 its mission to end hunger and nourish the world is as relevant today as ever
16/10/2020
Today, World Food Day marks the 75th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
Afghanistan | Protecting livestock herders and markets in times of COVID-19
15/10/2020
FAO has been working to support vulnerable farmers in Afghanistan and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in agricultural markets across the country.
Somalia | 2.1 million people expected to face acute hunger
15/10/2020
Despite some improvement in the overall food security and nutrition situation in Somalia, 2.1 million Somalis could face acute hunger in the absence of humanitarian assistance between now and December 2020
FAO and partners call for early warning and early action to avoid disasters
13/10/2020
2020 State of Climate Services Report says 11,000 disasters caused by weather, climate and water-related hazards in the past 50 years
FAO welcomes $3 million contribution from Germany and Sweden to help farmers fight the impact of climate change
08/10/2020
Assistance will support capacity development and sustainability in vulnerable countries
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Egypt: Strengthening Joint Risk Assessment Capacity at the Human-Animal- Environment Interface
08/10/2020
The Tripartite collaboration among the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is taking root as evidenced by their joint effort in developing, piloting, and implementing the Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) tool in member countries, including Egypt.
Niger | Belgium and FAO support more than 18 000 Nigerien households affected by floods
07/10/2020
L’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) et la Belgique travaillent ensemble afin de soutenir les ménages touchés par les inondations et par la crise alimentaire et nutritionnelle, afin de leur permettre de reconstruire leurs moyens d’existence et de renforcer leur résilience.
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Afghanistan | COVID-19 response sows seeds of resilience
06/10/2020
Almost three quarters of Uruzgan province’s economy is based on farming and livestock with remaining dependent upon trading and commerce.
FAO's Committee on Agriculture focuses on how livestock sector transformation can contribute to achieving the SDGs
28/09/2020
FAO Director-General calls for an integrated agri-food systems approach to better address food insecurity and malnutrition amid COVID-19
Food losses increase during COVID-19 and are a major hurdle to Africa’s development
28/09/2020
First ever day against food loss and waste to be marked tomorrow, 29 September