Hyderabad- 2020 Tree City of the World

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as a 2020 Tree City of the World.
Hyderabad was selected for recognition following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.

Highlights

This recognition was a testament to the city’s sustained and institutional efforts of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees.
It also marks the development of the urban and peri-urban forestry actions and projects besides the strategic planning & commitment to building a healthy city.
Other cities which were recognised by the organisation include 120 cities from across 63 countries.
Most of the cities were in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
FAO leads the international efforts of defeating hunger and improving nutrition security as well as food security.
The organisation was founded by the UN in October 1945.
It is headquartered in Rome, Italy. It has its regional and field offices in around 130 countries.
FAO coordinate with the governments and development agencies to improve and develop agriculture, fisheries, forestry, land resources and water resources.

Source: TH

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