FAO launches Green Cities Initiative to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition
(WorldNews Asia)

18 September 2020, Rome/New York - FAO unveiled today its new Green Cities Initiative and Action Plan to help transform agri-food systems, end hunger and improve nutrition in and around the cities in a post COVID-19 era. The launch took place at a high-level virtual event entitled `Green Cities to Build Back Better for SDGs - A New Powerful Venture ` hosted by FAO during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Highlighting the vast potential of cities in reducing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people`s health and food security and contributing to climate change mitigation, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu encouraged all partners to appreciate the essential role of cities in...