FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 31 January 2015]
http://www.fao.org/news/archive/news-by-date/2015/en/
Lakes and rivers key to livelihoods of millions
Inland fisheries – the network of lakes, rivers and streams that provide fish and freshwater to millions across the world – need to be better managed in order to safeguard their contribution to healthy diets and economies, particularly in developing countries.
29-01-2015
Farmers in Malawi need urgent help after heavy flooding
Farmers in southern Malawi urgently need seeds and livestock after intense flooding destroyed their fields and homes, washing away animals and crops and threatening local food security.
28-01-2015
FAO presents plan for eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva has unveiled a new regional Plan for Food Security, Nutrition and Hunger Eradication by 2025 at a summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
27-01-2015
FAO Director-General calls for global action to address food insecurity in conflict areas
26 January 2015, New York: Agriculture and food security must be treated as essential components of peacebuilding and conflict resolution, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said during a special meeting of the UN Peacebuilding Commission held here today.
26-01-2015