Recognizing the crucial importance of water to achieve all SDGs and FAO’s commitments towards a water secure world, water has been chosen as the focus of the general debate of the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference which took place at its headquarters, Rome, Italy, from 1 to 7 July 2023. “Water resources management for the four betters: better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life, to achieve Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals” has been also adopted by FAO Members as the biennial theme for all FAO Governing Bodies’ sessions to be held during 2024-2025.
As part of the agenda of the general debate of the Conference, FAO organized, from 3 to 5 July, three Roundtables focused on water, providing FAO Members with an excellent opportunity to discuss water-related challenges, share understanding of their importance, risks and impacts on our society, economies and environment, exchange lessons learned, and discuss the recommendations and needs to build resilient agrifood- systems and support rural development. |
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