The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing

The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing challenges like irrigation efficiency, packing house consumption, and climate variability.

Experts shared innovative practices, including precision irrigation, sensor-based management, and digital tools. These aim to boost water efficiency, strengthen resilience, and foster sustainable banana value chains.

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FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this,

FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this, showcasing the banana sector as a global model for inclusive, climate-smart value chains. This collaboration among producers, governments, and retailers advances sustainability, fairness, and resilience through initiatives like living wages and responsible purchasing.

This event aims to raise awareness of partnerships' role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the WBF as a replicable model for other agricultural sectors. For more information, visit the FAO Partnerships page and the World Banana Forum.

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront

Josh Wharton, an accomplished alpinist, faces new challenges from fatherhood and a warming climate. When he and Vince Anderson attempt Peru's Jirishanca via the 2003 Italian route, they confront unprecedented risks. Discover their story, with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal.

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Peter Joziasse, CEO and Founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation, spoke at Giga Day. He addressed digital skills and accelerating meaningful school connectivity through Giga

Peter Joziasse, CEO and Founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation, spoke at Giga Day. He addressed digital skills and accelerating meaningful school connectivity through Giga initiatives.

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Sea ice is melting at both poles. New technology reveals rugged undersides of Antarctic ice shelves, accelerating their melt from warm water. Scientists Peter Wadhams and Patrick Hogan explain

Sea ice is melting at both poles. New technology reveals rugged undersides of Antarctic ice shelves, accelerating their melt from warm water. Scientists Peter Wadhams and Patrick Hogan explain that this massive ice loss shifts Earth's mass, increasing tectonic activity and altering ocean currents, with significant implications for sea-level rise.

We must abandon linear thinking for exponential climate changes. Coastal communities face growing danger; rebuilding oceanfront areas after increasingly powerful storms is unsustainable. This increased tectonic activity also raises earthquake likelihood.

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