How FAO projects are encouraging youth to embrace technology and take the lead in the fight against climate change Climate change is intensifying rural poverty and food insecurity, driving people away from farming communities and changing their way of life. So what can we do about it? Young people are often more willing to adopt new practices and take risks. They can act as a bridge between traditional farming techniques
Findings of country assessments and recommendations for effective implementation The Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a corporate programme aiming to combat hunger, poverty and inequality by fostering digital rural transformation. This is being carried out through the establishment of, or support to 1, 000 smart rural villages supplied with the digital services needed for agrifood systems and rural transformation
On Tuesday 27 June at 11:00 CEST, we will close the series of webinars on experience capitalization, organized since the end of March in the framework of the regional initiative YenKasa Africa, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with its OPenACP-FO4AC Programme. Several YenKasa Africa partners volunteered to share their capitalization experiences. We will have the
Lake Ol Bolossat, located in central Kenya, is one of the few freshwater lakes in the region and supports a vital ecosystem. The lake is home to over 180 bird species and is a critical water source for agriculture, livestock, and human consumption. However, the lake has been experiencing a continuous drop in water levels, leading to grave concerns about its long-term survival. In early 2023, FAO Kenya supported the
This publication focuses on how smallholder producers turn climate change challenges into adaptation and production opportunities within the dry savanna landscape of Ghana. Access the document here
Better production, better nutrition, better environment, better life The exhibition aims to showcase success stories from different stakeholders, including FAO and its Members, where they have used innovative solutions and approaches to transform their livestock production systems to make them more sustainable. At the same time, key facts, data and messages will be provided to underline the importance of livestock, the challenges of the sector and possible solutions for building
In our weekly feature “Family Farming Gems of the Week”, we highlight a real gem of sustainable development and women empowerment in Mali. In the heart of the Sikasso region, within the rural municipality of Farakala, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to an initiative focused on the management and valorization of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP). It is here that the women of Farakala have embraced a new era of
It is an alarming fact that 70 percent of children engaged in child labour worldwide – 112 million – are working in agriculture. Their work goes beyond the limits of safety and well-being and crosses into a form of labour that can harm their health and undermine their education, perpetuating poverty and food insecurity. Even more worrisome, child labour has increased between 2016 and 2020, with an additional four million
On June 5th, the world unites to celebrate World Environment Day (WED), a global initiative established by the United Nations to raise awareness and take action on pressing environmental issues. This year, WED calls for an urgent effort to restore and protect our planet, reminding us that we all play a vital role in ensuring a sustainable future. The theme for World Environment Day 2023 focuses on solutions to plastic
The 5th webinar in the series on experience capitalization looked at the final phase of the capitalization process, adding value through adoption, adaptation, scaling up and systematic integration of capitalization into organizations’ activities. The capitalization process does not end with the sharing of ideas and knowledge. Its main objective is to use them to generate tangible changes and to increase the impact and effectiveness of our work. The adoption, adaptation
