Japan gives $8 million to boost food security in Yemen
These measures will help hungry households produce life-saving food and generate income as well as stimulate local economies through rural job creation.
Feb 01, 2019, 11:40 AM IST
Italy's energy giant, FAO ink Nigeria water accord
The FAO will provide support by identifying the areas to sink the wells as well as technical expertise in the region covered by the project.
Feb 28, 2018, 11:25 AM IST
20 mn people on brink of famine - These 4 African countries face 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis
Famine is defined as occurring when 20 per cent of the population is starving, 30 per cent of the children are extremely malnourished, and the mortality rate has reached double its average.
May 19, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Panama's indigenous tribes launch drones to fight deforestation
Indigenous people in Panama are using drones as a new weapon to monitor deforestation on their lands as thousands of hectares disappear every year in one of the world`s most biodiverse rainforests, the United Nations said.
Jun 02, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
