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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAssessing risk in times of climate change and COVID-19
City region food system of Colombo, Sri Lanka
2021Also available in:
No results found.This factsheet is largely based on Thiel, F., Phillips, I. and N. Drechsel. 2019. Rapid Scan: Colombo City Region Food Systems and their vulnerability towards climate change related shocks. International Water Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 48 pp. It can be accessed here. It provides information on the general knowledge collected by the city region food system (CRFS) project in its phase 2 regarding the assessment of risks for the CRFS of Colombo and results are based on a literature review as well as data collected by the International Water Management Institute, as the main implementation partner in the country. -
Book (stand-alone)HandbookGreen Climate Fund handbook for North Macedonia 2019
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The Green Climate Fund Handbook for North Macedonia was prepared by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, under the leadership and guidance of the Cabinet of the Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs as National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This technical document was developed in the context of the implementation of the first GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support grant, under the overall coordination of Ms Tania Santivanez, Lead Technical Officer and Ms Carmen Arguello Lopez, FAO GCF Advisor. The document introduces key facts about the Green Climate Fund. It aims to provide guidance to stakeholders engaged in the area of climate change and sustainable development on how to access GCF resources and implement GCF-funded projects in North Macedonia. It is expected that these efforts will contribute to the successful implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions and to overall achievement of the objective of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change and SDG 13 on Climate Action. -
DocumentOther documentGreen Climate Fund country programme for Equatorial Guinea 2019
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The Republic of Equatorial Guinea developed this Country Programme to provide an overview of the national scenario, the country’s political framework and its plans and priorities for combating climate change. The Country Programme includes a set of projects and programmes for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). These projects and programmes meet GCF criteria and reflect national priorities. They are intended to prompt a national paradigm shift. This Country Programme is designed to act as a flexible and continually updated programming framework. It will be subject to periodic reviews and adjustments depending on the country’s plans and programmes. The list of ideas for priority projects or programmes may therefore be subject to changes and updates. The Country Programme is the outcome of a consultation process with various national stakeholders. These include ministries, local institutions, the private sector and civil society, as well as Accredited Entities (AEs) located in the country and the GCF focal point.
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DocumentOther documentBasic texts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2017 edition 2017The Nations accepting this Constitution, being determined to promote the common welfare by furthering separate and collective action on their part for the purpose of: raising levels of nutrition and standards of living of the peoples under their respective jurisdictions; securing improvements in the efficiency of the production and distribution of all food and agricultural products; bettering the condition of rural populations; and thus contributing towards an expanding world economy and ensuring humanity's freedom from hunger; hereby establish the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, hereinafter referred to as the "Organization", through which the Members will report to one another on the measures taken and the progress achieved in the field of action set forth above.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030 2021
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No results found.FAO is confirming its engagement to measure, reduce and offset the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to the Organization's operations, and is committed to reaching specific environmental objectives that are in line with the Strategy for Sustainability Management in the UN System 2020-2030 The main areas of focus for the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030 are:- reducing global emissions related to FAO operations by 45percent by 2030;
- environmental mainstreaming in programmes and operations;
- integrating environmental sustainability in procurement processes, project design and staff core competencies;
- reconsidering travel policies to significantly reduce travel-related GHG emissions;
- addressing energy use by increasing the use of renewables and avoiding the use of diesel generators, while at the same time reducing energy needs through behavioural changes and awareness campaigns;
- improving waste management and water use by enhancing efforts to monitor, meter and report water usage and waste production while encouraging the implementation of efficiency measures and improving waste treatment.