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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

Curated by earthsayer

June 22, 2026

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is a fundamental right for Indigenous Peoples, recognized by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Since 2015, FPIC has been mandatory for all FAO projects and activities involving Indigenous Peoples.

Despite its importance, FPIC faces implementation challenges. Experts recently discussed these common obstacles and outlined necessary steps during the FPIC Donors Task Force meeting.

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