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African swine fever: An unprecendented global threat. A challenge to livelihhods, food security and biodiversity. Call for action. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Series of webinars. 26–30 October 2020

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Meeting

Edition 1

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Meeting date 26–30 October 2020

Meeting location Virtual meeting

Language English

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