Webinar #1: Climate change mitigation, 2 June 2021

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Webinar #1: Climate change mitigation, 2 June 2021

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Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) This was the first in a series of technical webinars being organized by FAO’s Responsible Fruits project in response to the priorities and interests of participants from the private sector. The webinars will provide an opportunity for peer learning on precompetitive issues, and the identification and sharing of good practices

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