Agriculture & Rural Development

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Global World Environment Day Kicked off Yesterday

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 6 June 2016

Luanda, 5 June 2016 - Angola on Sunday kicked off global celebrations of World Environment Day with a pledge to combat the illegal trade in wildlife, which is part of wider global environmental crime, costing up to $258 billion per year. World Environment Day (WED), the world's biggest day for...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
2015-2016 El Niño: Early action and response for agriculture, food security and nutrition

Sarah Cummings posted Information | 3 June 2016

Published in May 2016, this publication from the FAO provides an overview of the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon on agriculture and food security. El Niño is the warming of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, which occurs roughly every two to seven years, lasting from six to 24...

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Group: Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture - ROSA
World Environment Day 2016

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) updated the event | 27 May 2016

05 Jun

From 5 June 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by IBGE

The Brussels Institute for Environment (IBGE) is organizing an event in Parc Cinquantenaire [1] in Brussels on 5 June around the theme of ‘good food’. UNEP has applied for a stand in the park along with the World Food Programme (WFP), the Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) and UNRIC. [1] http...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Top 12 Ways World Can End Hunger, Stem Environmental Damage from Food Systems

United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) posted Information | 25 May 2016

Latest IRP report lists 12 ways to use natural resources more efficiently, improve human health and reduce the environmental damage caused by food systems Nairobi, 25 May 2016 – A major overhaul of the global food system is urgently needed if the world is to combat hunger, use natural resources...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
POETCom 2015 Annual Report: A review of Organic Growth

David Walker posted Information | 24 May 2016

The Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Membership comprises representatives from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories, including farmers’ organisations, nongovernmental organisations, private sector and research institutions...

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Group: Building resilience of small island economies
World Soil Day

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

05 Dec

From 5 December 2016
Organised by FAO-UN

The 5th of December is proposed as World Soil Day by International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UN General Assembly. This is the day to celebrate soil's relevance as a critical component of the ecosystem and as a vital contributor to human welfare. For...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

17 Jun

From 17 June 2016
Organised by United Nations

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June every year.

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
International Mother Earth Day

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun created a new event | 23 May 2016

22 Apr

From 22 April 2017
Organised by http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/

Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit, and noting that Earth Day is observed each year in many countries, the United Nations...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Recent Global Developments in Agricultural Trade and ACP SDG Pursuits

David Walker updated the event | 19 May 2016

15 Jun

From 15 June 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by CTA, TBT and TradeCom II

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Group: Building resilience of small island economies
Agribusiness alliances in support of local and sustainable food in the ACP

David Walker created a new event | 18 May 2016

16 May

From 16 May 2016
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by CTA, Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

One of CTA's five co-organised events at The European Development Days 2016 at Tour et Taxis, Brussels.This panel will explore success factors which can be replicated or expanded and innovative partnerships within diverse private sector actors, including chefs, agribusiness and tourism.

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Group: Building resilience of small island economies

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