- The Italian government has established the Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome.
The main focus of the centre will be on:
- Boosting the agricultural sectors and promoting rural development in Africa to ensure a better future for the continent’s youth
- Facilitate exchange of information and coordination to increase efficiencies and build synergies across Africa
- Develop and scale-up innovative solutions for sustainable development and implement the goals of the 2030 Agenda and Paris Climate Agreement.