FAO boosts Iranian experts’ knowledge of agricultural water saving and water productivity

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FAO boosts Iranian experts’ knowledge of agricultural watersaving and water productivityThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), as part of its multilateral project to support Iran in reducing theagriculture water consumption in the Lake Urmia basin, equips Iranian expertswith the requisite knowledge and skills to implement the advanced approachof Real Water Savings (REWAS) in the agriculture sector. Like many other Asian nations, and due to projectedpopulation gro

Oct 31 202010:31

Crop mapping in Qazvin Irrigation Network in Iran

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the ImamKhomeini International University-Qazvin has started implementing the cropmapping activities in Qazvin Irrigation Network (QIN) in Iran. This activitycontributes to the water accounting component of the inter-regional project“Implementing the 2030 Agenda for water efficiency/productivity and watersustainability in NENA countries” by developing a theore

Oct 24 202014:11

FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition

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FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transformagri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition Turning therecovery from COVID-19 into an opportunity for cities to become moresustainable, resilient, and provide access to healthy foods for allA farmer working atan urban garden, in Rome, Italy.FAO unveiled todayits new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-foodsystems, end hunger and improve nutrition in and around the cities in a postCOVID-19 era. The launch too

Oct 19 202010:32

FAO supports Iran to strengthen the capacity of national and local stakeholders on climate finance

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FAO supports Iran to strengthen the capacity of national andlocal stakeholders on climate finance To provide aninclusive platform to address climate-related issues in Iran, the Food andAgriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department ofEnvironment (DOE), as the National Designated Authority (NDA) of Green ClimateFund (GCF), partnered to bring together and build capacity of around 100 local,national and international stakeholders to discuss climate finance.The engagedstakeh

Oct 13 202008:36

FAO Regional Conference for Asia-Pacific discusses responses and recovery work on COVID-19 and hunger

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FAO Regional Conference for Asia-Pacific discusses responsesand recovery work on COVID-19 and hunger As COVID-19continues to threaten lives and livelihoods across many countries of theAsia-Pacific region, it has led to setbacks in the fight to end hunger andmalnutrition.In this context,the 35th Session of the FAO Asia and Pacific Regional Conference(#APRC35), hosted virtually by the Royal Government of Bhutan, started today withrepresentatives from 46 countries examining the present situation of

Oct 7 202014:35

Iran, Near Eastern countries discuss responses to COVID-19 and expanding mutual coordination during FAO Regional Conference

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Iran, Near Eastern countries discuss responses toCOVID-19 and expanding mutual coordination during FAO Regional Conference The Near East and North Africa region is not on track toeliminate hunger and malnutrition; hunger is on the rise in the region;overweight and obesity levels amongst adults and children are spirallingupwards; and COVID-19 pandemic affects both food security and livelihoods;these are among the major challenges highlighted at the 35th FAO RegionalConference for the Near East. T

Sep 29 202014:54

FRWO and FAO Sign MoU on Combat SDSs

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FRWO and FAO Sign MoU on CombatSDSsForests, Range, and Watershedmanagement Organization (FRWO) of Iran and the United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) onSunday, 13 September to eradicate sand and dust storm (SDS) hotspots in thecountry. Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) of Iran and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday, 13 September, to eradi

Sep 29 202014:43

FAO, FRWO partner to enhance resilience against sand and dust storms

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FAO, FRWO partner to enhance resilience against sand anddust storms The Food andAgriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) link the arms with Iran'sForests, Range and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) to catalyse bothnational and international investments and actions to enhance resilienceagainst Sand and Dust Storms in the agriculture sector of the country.As part of FAO‘suniversal mandate and in the framework of this interregional FAO TechnicalCooperation Programme (TCP)

Sep 21 202013:40

Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods

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Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative actionfor food security and livelihoodsFAO regionalconference focused on rebound from damage of COVID-19Innovation,solidarity, coherence and strong partnership among and within countries of Asiaand the Pacific are required for the region to rebound from the damage causedby COVID-19 and the ongoing effects of chronic undernourishment.That was a callmade by more than 40 member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organizationof the United Nations

Sep 16 202020:57

FAO Regional Conference calls for greater action to tackle COVID-19’s impacts across Asia and the Pacific

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FAO Regional Conference calls for greater action to tackleCOVID-19’s impacts across Asia and the PacificMinisterial Sessionhighlights the importance of supporting the livelihoods of the most vulnerablepeople through sustained and stronger collaborationOn the third day ofthe FAO Regional Conference for Asia-Pacific, the FAODirector-General QU Dongyu, Government Ministers as well as civil society andprivate sector representatives voiced concern over COVID-19's impacts on thefood security and

Sep 13 202016:54