Land Resources
13 Feb 2013
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SIDS Policy and Practice
11 February 2013: The Adaptation Fund has released a call for public comments as seven projects and concept proposals are presently under review. The Adaptation Fund Board secretariat welcomes comments while the proposals are under technical review and screening by the Adaptation Fund.
The projects and concept proposals under review focus on: increased resilience to climate change in Northern Ghana through the management of water resources and diversification of livelihoods; adaptation to...
12 Feb 2013
“Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” will be the focus of World Food Day in 2013. The official World Food Day theme – announced at the start of every year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – gives focus to World Food Day observances and helps increase understanding of problems and solutions in the drive to end hunger. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/world-food-day-sustainable-food-systems-for-food-security-and-...
11 Feb 2013
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SIDS Policy and Practice
8 February 2013: The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) has announced it is implementing an EU-funded project, titled “Improving Key Services to Agriculture Fiji,” to cushion the economic and social impacts of restructuring Fiji’s sugar sector. SPC will assist sugar farmers in employing land that is currently under-utilized.
According to SPC, the project will provide improved access to agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, seeds and assistance with land preparation, as...
09 Feb 2013
The 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72) will convene at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, 12 September 2017. The General Debate will open on Tuesday, 19 September 2017. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/72nd-session-of-the-un-general-assembly-unga-72/ ]
09 Feb 2013
The 71st Regular Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 71) will convene at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, 13 September 2016. The General Debate will open on Tuesday, 20 September 2016. [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/71st-session-of-the-un-general-assembly-unga-71/ ]
