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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

October 07, 2026

In this episode of The Work We Do, Kaveh Zahedi, Assistant Director-General at FAO, discusses agriculture's vital role in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. He highlights the challenges posed by El Niño and extreme heat on farmers and agrifood systems, and offers insights on building resilience against these pressures.

Kaveh shares his journey from studying environmental economics to working at the United Nations, emphasizing the interconnectedness of people, the economy, and the environment. For more information, check out the Extreme Heat and Agriculture Report.


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