About Miombo forest:
- The Miombo is a biome that includes tropical and subtropical grasslands, bushlands and savannahs.
- It is a vast African dryland forest ecosystem covering close to 2.7 million square kilometres across southern Africa, including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- The woodlands are characterized by the dominance of Brachystegia species, either alone or in association with Julbernardia and Isoberlinia species.
- It also encompasses four bio-regions and is responsible for maintaining the Greater Zambezi, one of the most important transnational river basins.
- It is facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
- Significance of this forest: This forest is vital for millions of people in rural areas, providing essential resources such as firewood, food, and water.
Key facts about the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- It is a specialized agencyof the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
- Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
- Member countries:With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
- Its sister bodies are the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
- Headquarters:Rome (Italy).
