PC 137/INF/8 - Bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture

PC 137/INF/8 - Bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Publisher FAO ;

Category Meeting document

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Statutory body / Meeting title FAO Programme Committee (PC)

Meeting symbol PC 137/INF/8

Meeting Session Number SESSION 137

Meeting date 6-10 November 2023

Meeting location Virtual Meeting and FAO HQ

Language English

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