"NATURAL RESOURCES"

Dr. Osama El-Lissy of the Food and Agriculture (FAO) said “plant pests currently destroy up to 40 percent of agriculture and crops,” including 80 percent of the global banana production, which “is currently under attack from a disease called banana fusarium.” UNTV CH

On the margins of the United Nations 2023 Water conference an African Union (AU) official said, “the strategic importance” of water “places it in the frontline of national interest,” and can be “a veritable tool for both economic growth and stability.” UNIFEED

On the sidelines of the UN 2023 Water conference, delegates discussed how to advance transboundary water cooperation through the application of international water law principles at basin and regional levels. UNIFEED

At the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries in Doha, Qatar, a series of roundtable discussions on Tuesday saw global leaders dove into climate change. UNIFEED

8 March marks the International Women’s Day. This year’s theme recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. FAO

From 5-9 March in Doha, Qatar, world leaders will get together at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries Conference to agree on partnerships and plans to help the world’s most vulnerable countries get back on track and thrive amid ongoing global challenges. UNIFEED

March 3 marks World Wildlife Day - a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet. FAO

Secretary-General António Guterres said “Africa is poised for progress,” but faces “enormous tests” on “almost every front.” UN ECA

Sri Lankan farmers are making use of a newly developed digital platform to address water scarcity caused by climate change. FAO

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded on Tuesday her visit to Zambia, where she met with students at the University of Zambia in Lusaka as well as opening an IMF office in the African country’s capital. IMF