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It is a UN body
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It leads international efforts to defeat hunger
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Established: 1945
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HQ: Rome, Italy
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In theory, acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy
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FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all.
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India is a member of FAO.
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Reports published by FAO:
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World State of Forest Report
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State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture(SOFIA).
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State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), etc
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Treaty: FAO is the depository body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
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Initiatives:
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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems(GIAHS).
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Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC
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Tree Cities of the World programme among others.