São Tomé and Príncipe, the first country whose entire territory has been classified by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, had its plantations inscribed in the World Heritage List: one of its most valuable assets, they cover almost 100% of the territory

The African Woman was celebrated on 31 July nationwide, a tribute to those who face injustice, carry families, work the land, face poverty, educate children, support communities, build a more just Africa making transformation possibile

New trainers have completed their course and will educate people in green skills and circular waste management; part of CircuWasteVetAfrica funded by the Erasmus+ and EU, the program is helping agricultural community start activities of circular economy

Artisanal fishing, an essential activity for food security, job creation, poverty reduction in the coastal communities, is being regulated with technical and financial support from FAO; new standards will help curb illegal practices as the use of grenades

Local pepper obtained its first international HACCP certification, the highest food safety standard worldwide; the achievement reinforces the credibility and competitive potential of the Pepper and Vanilla Production and Export Cooperative CEPIBA