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9 Apr, 2015

Share a photo, raise awareness on the importance of #soils4life, win a prize!

On April 1st The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the #soils4life Instagram contest. As part of the International Year of Soils, we are turning to you to help FAO highlight the importance of sustainable soil management. Share photos on Instagram, using the #soils4life, related to soils, their potential, their functions,

9 Apr, 2015

Education for All 2000-2015: Only a third of countries reached global education goals

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Just one third of countries have achieved all of the measurable Education for All (EFA) goals set in 2000. Only half of all countries have achieved the most watched goal of universal primary enrolment. An extra $22 billion a year is needed on top of already ambitious government contributions in order to ensure we achieve