UN helps landlocked developing countries to harness trade

New York, Jun 4 (IBNS): Ahead of a major United Nations conference on landlocked development countries (LLDCs) set for later this year, delegates at a high-level meeting in Mongolia have called for the immediate ratification of an agreement which will help boost trade and make it easier for these countries to participate competitively in global markets.

UN highlights growing role of aquaculture in providing jobs

New York, May 20 (IBNS): A new United Nations report highlights the growing role of fish and aquaculture in feeding the world and providing a source of income, and calls for the sustainable and responsible management of the so-called 'blue world.'

Global food prices hit 10 months high: FAO

New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): The cost of food worldwide has surged in March to its highest peak in 10 months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Thursday.