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UN agriculture agency chief calls on world’s mayors to make ‘global commitments local realities’

UN agriculture agency chief calls on world’s mayors to make ‘global commitments local realities’

Feb 20, 2019, at 09:54 am

New York, Feb 20 (IBNS): At a time of rapid urbanization, cities face challenges that are global in nature but require “the full engagement of local authorities” for multilateral solutions, the head of the United Nations agriculture agency told a special gathering of mayors on Tuesday.

Forests ‘essential’ for the future, UN agriculture chief spells out in new report

Forests ‘essential’ for the future, UN agriculture chief spells out in new report

Jul 07, 2018, at 07:12 am

New York, July 7 (IBNS): Time is running out for the world’s forests, warns a new report by the United Nations agriculture agency, urging governments to foster an all-inclusive approach to benefit both trees and those who rely on them.