In an effort to advance resilient family farming in the Asia-Pacific region, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters-Asia-Pacific (AMARC-AP) ventures into its ComDev Asia Initiative starting this mid year. The initiative aims to support ongoing development programs, rural institutions, and rural communities; enhance local capacities in communication for development; and foster partnerships with regional actors, farmer organizations, community media, universities, and governments.
Read more: AMARC Launches ComDev Asia Initiative
The high-level United Nations Ocean Conference convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from the 5th to 9th June 2017 in line with the World Oceans Day.
A recent study on street food vending in Ghana conducted by FAO showed that it is dominated by women. 
The International Year of the Pulses celebrated last 2016 was beneficial to farmers' livelihoods and have a postive impact on the environment. Although dried beans, lentils, and peas have been around for centuries, they will play a fundamental role in our sustainable future.