Food and agriculture Key to Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia

FAO

Food and agriculture Key to Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia

Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 28

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This publication presents FAO's work in support of the achievement of the SDGs in Europe and Central Asia. Featuring selected country case studies across the region, it describes how FAO and partners are already supporting countries to achieve multiple SDGs targets through current project and programmes. This publication is in line with the SDG brochure produced by HQ (Food and Agriculture key to achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development). However, there was a need to have a targeted publication on the Europe and Central Asia region to raise awareness on the importance of food and agriculture for SDG achievement and on how FAO's work is already contributing to the SDGs (providing concrete country examples). This is the specific value added of the brochure. Considering that the publication addresses all the SDGs, it contributes to all the Strategic Objectives. It will be promoted in all the regional events, including ERC, ECA and Informal Consultations with member States, as well as in a number of national technical workshops.

Language English

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