The National Council for Sustainable Development of North Macedonia met in Skopje today to call on enhanced climate action through strategic engagement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It was convened by FAO and the cabinet of the deputy president of th

As the dragon-featuring hit series Game of Thrones has shown, knowing how to grow and tend sources of fire can be highly empowering, especially when winter is coming. Equally, misuse of the source can have destructive effects on people and ecosystems. Wh

Sustainable food and agriculture partnerships across multiple sectors can play a pivotal role in sharing ideas and successful actions toward mitigating and adapting to climate change. With the goal of facilitating dialogue among this wide array of stakeho

Family farming shouldn’t be a solitary activity. Rural communities are key for supporting farmers and the development of the rural economy. In Europe and Central Asia, FAO has been supporting different initiatives and projects related to local rural devel

Heavy trucks loaded with food donations queued through central Budapest on the occasion of World Food Day, which aimed to call attention to food waste and the importance of healthy diets. Beyond raising awareness, the joint action of FAO and the Hungarian

Feeling lonely, excited, or strong, or just want to cheer up others? Share your feelings with the healthy fruit and vegetable stickers of FAO, offered starting on 16 October in the Viber sticker market for free! The stickers, available in English, will pr

Gender equality has not been achieved in any country of the world – gender inequality in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, particularly in rural areas, is still an issue. With the International Day of Rural Women today, FAO is raising awareness on the situ

Women are key actors and caretakers of household food security, particularly in rural areas of Tajikistan. They are largely responsible for preparing meals, carrying drinking water, rationing food and caring for their children’s health. At the same time, they produce food, manage natural resources and make income to support their families.

The issues of water are complex, challenging, and universal. People mostly think of water as the solution for thirst. However, it is the magic ingredient in food as well, essential for agriculture, which accounts for 70 percent of fresh water withdrawals.

The Codex Alimentarius Coordinating Committee for Europe (CCEURO) concluded today with the adoption of a report outlining discussions on food fraud, emerging food safety and quality issues, use of Codex standards, updates on recent global conferences orga