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The 50th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)

10 October 2022 - 13 October 2022
Rome
Italy

A full-day ministerial segment on coordinating policy responses to the global food crisis; endorse newly agreed Policy Recommendations on Promoting Youth Engagement and Employment in Agriculture and Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition; and focus on boosting responsible investment in sustainable agriculture and food system.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Remote Sensing for Measuring Urban Heat Islands and Constructing Heat Vulnerability Indices

02 August 2022 - 11 August 2022

Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and water bodies. Urban areas, where these structures are highly concentrated and greenery is limited, become “islands” of higher temperatures relative to outlying areas.

Land governance and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Building Back Better with Improved Land Information Systems

02 February 2022

This side event will present the latest information available on land-related SDG indicators that are showcased on the SDGs Land Tracker. The event will emphasize how Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) can play a key role in accelerating achievement of the SDGs and Building Back Better in light of the COVID-10 pandemic.

Land Portal Foundation
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification