FAO supports producing the superfood that’s helping to grow the Caribbean’s Blue Economy

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Sea moss, the superfood that has for decades been consumed across the Caribbean, is taking greater prominence in the region as a commercial crop. Harvested from deep and shallow waters across the Caribbean Sea, sea …

Pope Francis urged us not to forget the ‘family farmers’ – FAO chief

The passing of Pope Francis reminds us of the “rare moral clarity” he brought to discussions on agri-food systems, according to the director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. Dr Qu Dongyu said that Pope Francis …

New FAO Rep for Belize, Jamaica, and Bahamas Begins Tenure

Belize has a new representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (FAO), Argentinian national Dr. Mariana Touza. Dr. Touza, who has the responsibility for Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Belize, officially began her tenure last …

Dr. Ana Touza Appointed FAO Representative and conducts first mission in The Bahamas

The newly appointed FAO Representative recently conducted her first official mission to The Bahamas reinforcing FAO’s role as a key development partner in the country’s drive toward resilient and inclusive agri-food systems.  The Food and Agriculture …

Earth Day 2025: FAO Launches $9.38 Million Initiative to Improve Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring Using Advanced Tech

AIM4NatuRe aims to strengthen how countries around the world monitor and report on their ecosystem restoration efforts. (Photo Source: Canva) On Earth Day, April 22, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations launched a significant …

Science can help Vietnamese agriculture produce more with less, in a sustainable way: FAO

FAO designates 100 sites in PHL to receive climate-change projects

THE United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) nominated 100 sites in the Philippines on Tuesday to receive climate-change mitigation projects. Beneficiaries of the Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA) Project include …

FAO launches AIM4NatuRe to improve monitoring of ecosystem restoration

Rome - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today on Earth Day launched Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe), a new initiative with GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom to improve monitoring …

Syria, FAO discuss ways to enhance partnership on environmental issues

Damascus, SANA- As a part of cooperation with international organizations, Local Administration and Environment Minister Mohammed Anjrani received a delegation from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The two sides discussed means of boosting …

FAO launches a $150 million Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for Ukraine to support war-affected rural ...

Kyiv - The war in Ukraine continues inflicting pressure on the agricultural sector, making it increasingly difficult for farmers and rural families to continue food production and sustain their livelihoods. In response, the Food and Agriculture …