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19th Session of the UN FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Delegates acknowledged the Commission’s role continues to grow beyond animal, plant, forest and aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture (GRFA), and is tackling “new” issues, including the role of GRFA in mitigating and adapting to climate change, and microorganism and invertebrate genetic resources, including pollinator and biological control agents.
High-Level Breakfast on Soil Biodiversity: Launch of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory
Soil biodiversity loss remains one of the main global threats to food security in many regions of the world and is likely greater than estimated due to the lack of data on this issue.
Miser sur ce que nous savons: Regards croisés sur lʼengagement multi-acteurs pour des CDN plus efficaces pour la sécurité alimentaire
Drawing on a wide range of Francophone perspectives, including researchers and policymakers, this COP 27 event explored how governments can better coordinate their actions on agriculture and climate at the national and global levels.
Highlights and images for 3 October 2022
26th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry
Highlights and images for 29 September 2022
6th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership
Highlights and images for 28 September 2022
6th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership
Highlights and images for 27 September 2022
6th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership
A Green and Climate Resilient Transformation of Agrifood Systems for People and the Planet
Transforming agrifood systems to become more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable can tackle multiple environmental issues while delivering gains for the most frequently marginalized groups.
Highlights and images for 3 November 2021
FAO at COP 26
FAO at COP 26
These COP 26 side events aimed to reinforce FAO’s commitment to supporting countries in the climate negotiations, particularly through enhancing action related to food and agriculture, ecosystems and biodiversity, and working with countries to access climate finance.