As countries increasingly recognize the importance of food systems in addressing the vicious cycle of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition, FAO hosts an International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition.
During the Symposium some special events will…
6 July 2016, Rome - Combined efforts to prevent further human suffering, strengthen resilience and safeguard livelihoods in the wake of El Niño's devastating effects worldwide must be rapidly ramped-up by governments and the international community, United Nations (UN) leaders said today.
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In southern Africa, the predicted 2°C rise in temperature will destabilize farming systems. Coping mechanisms, livelihood strategies and the cost of adaptation options for smallholder farmers are not sufficiently understood in the region because the majority of research is focused on…