Global report cites progress in slowing forest losses 13 March 2007 – A number of regions of the world are reversing centuries of deforestation and are now showing an increase in forest area, according to FAO's State of the World’s Forests report, released today. [more…]
Countries agree to strengthen controls in ports to combat illegal fishing 12 March 2007 - A group of 131 countries attending a high level meeting on world fisheries in Rome have agreed to begin a process leading to the adoption of a binding international agreement establishing control measures in ports in order to combat illegal fishing. [more…]
Concern over situation of high-seas fish species 5 March 2007 - Although the proportion of the world’s marine fish stocks rated by FAO as overexploited or depleted has remained stable over the past 15 years, the status of certain highly migratory and high-seas species is cause for serious concern. [more…]
Finned aliens appearing on dinner tables worldwide 26 February 2007 - A newly updated database from FAO is helping fish farmers round the world make sound decisions when deciding whether or not to introduce exotic fish species into new habitats. [more…]
Biological control of locusts Scientists will soon have an armoury of new, environmentally friendly bio-weapons in the fight against one of humanity's oldest enemies -- desert locusts.
United against bird flu Reports from Viet Nam, Thailand, Turkey, Nigeria and Niger highlight success stories and lessons still being learned in the fight against bird flu and reveal the disease’s devastating impact on poor, small-scale farmers.
FAO IN THE FIELD
Pakistan cuts pesticide use dramatically In the cotton-growing heart of the Indus Valley, Pakistani taxpayers are now financing what European Union taxpayers helped start – a movement to give farmers the skills and confidence to rein in indiscriminate and dangerous use of pesticides, while reducing their poverty at the same time.
Entrepreneurs don't grow on trees An innovative new approach from FAO is helping poor people around the world turn forests into cash income - without felling the trees.
