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Enhancing knowledge on climate change mitigation and adaptation for food security and nutrition

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Recognizing that partnerships can enhance and facilitate opportunities that foster research and education projects for developing capacities, FAO and Université Laval, in partnership since 2017, are leveraging their technical expertise and resources to advance actions in the areas of agroforestry, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food safety, and food security and nutrition. This cooperative venture is advancing the uptake of innovative tools and resources to help governments and policymakers overcome new global challenges brought on by climate change, including through combating desertification. The partnership is further contributing to the preparation and training of the next generation of climate change professionals necessary for a future of food security.

Last updated date 28/09/2020 (typo corrected).

Language English

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