Degradation of land and ecosystems is one of the greatest challenges that face countries around the world. Human socio-economic activities and bio-physical factors, such as deforestation and soil erosion, exacerbated by climate change, are the main causes

A team of speakers from FAO and the World Health Organization have contributed knowledge, expertise and vision to the four-day international forum “Bread Means Peace,” which has brought together professional bakers and food experts from more than 60 count

Climate change adaptation and mitigation, rapid urbanization, increasing natural disasters, migration issues and unresolved humanitarian conflicts... how can digital technologies, data, related policies and legislation help address these complex challenge

The development of rural areas and livelihoods in an integrated way will be the focus of a new FAO project beginning this week in North Macedonia. The project was launched in an event in Skopje today, organized by FAO and the Macedonian Ministry of Agric

With only about 2 percent of its total population severely undernourished (7 percent lower than the world average), the Europe and Central Asia region is better off than others with regards to food security. However, other forms of malnutrition are follow

Agriculture is one of the main pillars of Serbia’s economy. Now, FAO and the Government of Serbia agreed on the continuation of their joint work, ongoing since 2001, on advancing the sector. The Country Programming Framework that was signed today in Belgr

Upon request from the governments of Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine, FAO has been helping these countries maintain the genetic diversity and sustainable use of local brown cattle breeds suitable for both dairy and meat production. A two-day workshop starti

Fish from inland rivers and lakes, whether wild or raised through freshwater aquaculture, have the potential to make significant contributions to healthy diets and sustainable food supplies in Europe. This is the main message of two important meetings of

FAO technical consultation meetings in Budapest provide support for countries’ realization of the Sustainable Development Goals3 September 2019, Budapest, Hungary – Four years have passed since the signing of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a

Plants produce the oxygen we breathe and make up 80 percent of the food we eat. Simply put, plant health is vital for human health. According to FAO estimates, however, up to 40 percent of food crops are lost each year to plant pests and diseases. This is