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It’s A Woman’s World: Meet the Women Changing the World, One Advocacy At A Time
Two women leaders have been recognized by the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN-DRR). Selected from over 250 nominations worldwide, Maria Linibi and…
Recognizing the role of women in the aquaculture sector: Experiences in Thailand
In Prachinburi, Thailand, Jessica Turner, an aquatic veterinarian, works on a sustainable tilapia hatchery founded by her parents in 1994. Forty-five percent of the farm’s…
FAO launches ‘Voices for Change’ video series to amplify perspectives on family farming
FAO has launched the “Voices for Change” video series, a collection of interviews and insights from key stakeholders at the Global Family Farming Forum (GFFF), held…
Rural Women in Action Network Launches Campaign to Celebrate Role of Women in Sustainable Development
The Rural Women in Action Network has launched the campaign ‘Rural Women in Action: Building a Sustainable Future’ to commemorate the role of women in…
ComDev Asia joins the celebration of International Women’s Day
A group of women in the Vaijapur cluster in India are able to reap good yields, thanks to sustainable farming efforts.
Listening to change: FAO-supported rural radio initiatives boost climate action
As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental…
AMARC Asia-Pacific joins call for climate action on World Radio Day celebration
AMARC Asia-Pacific, a regional association of community radio broadcasters in Asia and the Pacific, participates in the annual celebration of the World Radio Day…
Family Farmers receives climate finance to support Sustainable Agriculture-study
Family farmers produce 80% of the food consumed in Asia and support the livelihoods of more than 2.5 billion people. The ingenuity and innovation of…
Jackfruit highlighted as a fruit with high potential in Bangladesh
There is an abundance of jackfruit in Bangladesh. The country is recognized as the second largest producer of jackfruit in the world.
Thus, it is…
Governance, resilience keys to more sustainable food systems – study
Governance and resilience are two key areas identified as leverage points towards transforming food systems for sustainability.