Science, technology and innovation are key to transform agri-food systems in Central Asia

With focus on science, technology and innovation, Central Asian countries can contribute to agri-food systems transformation and serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today at the Third Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Central Asia.
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Director-General highlights valuing water as a “game changer” in Near East

“Effective water governance needs transparency, meaningful participation from diverse stakeholders and robust accountability mechanisms in place,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said at the Baghdad First International Water Conference.
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FAO and JR Farms join forces to support youth-led initiatives in agribusiness in Rwanda

JR Farms is a Rwandan led agri-enterprise operating in Rwanda, Nigeria and Zambia in the areas of food processing and retailing, agro commodity trading and consulting. Its corporate goals are to ensure food security, end hunger in Africa and create decent jobs for Africa's women and young people.
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FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate-related crises drive acute levels of hunger higher, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking $1.1 billion in 2021 to save the lives and livelihoods of some of the world's most food-insecure people.
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FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate-related crises drive acute levels of hunger higher, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking $1.1 billion in 2021 to save the lives and livelihoods of some of the world's most food-insecure people.
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Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition

Open and transparent food commodity markets and efficient supply chains are paramount to ensure that everyone has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today at the opening of the 74th Session of the FAO’s Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).
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Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition

Open and transparent food commodity markets and efficient supply chains are paramount to ensure that everyone has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today at the opening of the 74th Session of the FAO’s Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).
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Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition

Open and transparent food commodity markets and efficient supply chains are paramount to ensure that everyone has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today at the opening of the 74th Session of the FAO’s Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).
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FAO and Ireland celebrate collaboration and renew commitment to partnership

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu and Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, attended a virtual ceremony today to celebrate the last six years of collaboration between FAO and Ireland.
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FAO and Ireland celebrate collaboration and renew commitment to partnership

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu and Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, attended a virtual ceremony today to celebrate the last six years of collaboration between FAO and Ireland.
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Transparent and open food commodity markets are vital for food security and nutrition

Open and transparent food commodity markets and efficient supply chains are paramount to ensure that everyone has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said today at the opening of the 74th Session of the FAO’s Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).
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Food systems account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions

The world’s food systems are responsible for more than one-third of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, according to a pioneering new study, co-authored by FAO's Francesco Tubiello, published in Nature Food.
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