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Book (series)The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024
Financing to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms
2024Six years from 2030, hunger and food insecurity trends are not yet moving in the right direction to end hunger and food insecurity (SDG Target 2.1) by 2030. The indicators of progress towards global nutrition targets similarly show that the world is not on track to eliminate all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2). Billions of people still lack access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food. Nevertheless, progress in many countries provides hope of the possibility of getting back on track towards hunger and malnutrition eradication. Implementing the policies, investments and legislation needed to revert the current trends of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition requires proper financing for food security and nutrition. Despite a broad agreement on the urgent need to increase financing for food security and nutrition, the same cannot be said for a common understanding regarding how this financing should be defined and tracked. The report provides a long-awaited definition of financing for food security and nutrition and guidance for its implementation. There are recommendations regarding the efficient use of innovative financing tools and reforms to the food security and nutrition financing architecture. Establishing a common definition of financing for food security and nutrition, and methods for its tracking, measurement and implementation, is an important first step towards sustainably increasing the financing flows needed to end hunger, food insecurity and all forms of malnutrition, and to ensure access to healthy diets for all, today and tomorrow. -
Book (stand-alone)The future of food and agriculture: Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
Book (series)The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
Blue Transformation in action
2024The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability, enhance policy advocacy, scientific research and capacity building, disseminate sustainable practices and technological innovations, and support community involvement. Part 1 of this edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture benefits from significant improvements in data collection, analytical and assessment tools and methodologies to present the most up-to-date review of world fisheries and aquaculture production and utilization. Part 2 highlights the role of FAO and its partners to catalyse the transformational changes required to support aquaculture expansion and intensification, effective management of global fisheries and upgrading of aquatic value chains. Part 3 covers the high-impact challenges and opportunities of the untapped potential of utilizing whole fish and by-products to improve food security and nutrition, expounds on the role of aquatic food systems in providing critical climate, biodiversity and environmentally sound solutions, and highlights the importance of their integration into national and multilateral processes. It also presents an outlook on future trends up to 2032 based on projections. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 provides the most up-to-date and evidence-based information, supporting policy, scientific and technical insights on challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the present and future of the sector, for the benefit of a wide and expanding audience of policymakers, managers, scientists, fishers, farmers, traders, civil society activists and consumers. -
DocumentNon-wood news
An information bulletin on Non-Wood Forest Products
2007Also available in:
No results found.Behind the new-look Non-Wood News is the usual wealth of information from the world of NWFPs. The Special Features section covers two different aspects of NWFPs: a specific product (bamboo) and a developing market (cosmetics and beauty care). Bamboo is versatile: it can be transformed, for example, into textiles, charcoal, vinegar, green plastic or paper and can also be used as a food source, a deodorant, an innovative building material and to fuel power stations. Reports indicate that natural c osmetics and beauty care are a huge global market, with forecasts indicating an annual growth of 9 percent through 2008. The Special Feature on Forest cosmetics: NWFP use in the beauty industry builds on this and includes information industry interest and marketing strategies (consumers are being drawn to natural products and thus their content is emphasized). As can be seen from the articles on shea butter in Africa and thanakha in Myanmar, many societies have always used and benefited from nat ural cosmetics. This issue includes other examples of traditional knowledge, such as the uses of the secretions of a poisonous tree frog in Brazil and the use by the traditional healers in India of allelopathic knowledge. -
Book (stand-alone)El rol de la mujer en la pesca y la acuicultura en Chile, Colombia, Paraguay y Perú
Integración, sistematización y análisis de estudios nacionales informe final
2016Also available in:
No results found.El rol de las mujeres vinculadas al sector pesquero y acuícola, es de suma importancia ya que desempeñan diversos oficios a lo largo de la cadena de valor, se encuentran involucradas, en la preparación de las artes, durante las capturas, la recepción de productos, procesamiento, comercialización, etc., en la actividad pesquera; y de igual forma en la actividad acuicultura, desempeñan trabajos a lo largo de toda la cadena de valor.
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Book (stand-alone)Uruhimbi: Rwanda's gastronomy and culinary arts
A taste of its unique cuisine and culture
2025Also available in:
No results found.This publication showcases the rich culinary heritage of Rwanda and the hidden potential of local but often underutilised ingredients. It also underscores the critical importance of sustainable agriculture for better nutrition.Produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI), the book features recipes and stories from four Rwandan chefs, Angelique Iraguha, Eric Kanyemera, Phiona Ninsiima and Ramadhan Sindayigaya, who have used ingredients such as sorghum, taro, cowpea, nightshade, spider plant, impombo (finger roots) and purple yam to infuse traditional dishes with modern culinary techniques. With a Foreword by the First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda Her Excellency Jeannette Kagame, the book is an invitation to explore the culinary diversity of Rwanda and, by extension, the entire African continent. It calls on chefs, food enthusiasts, and global citizens to reimagine the potential of Africa's underutilized ingredients. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, this cookbook is a reminder that the answers often lie in the wisdom of local knowledge and traditions. -
Book (stand-alone)Desert locust guidelines
6. Safety and environmental precautions
2024Also available in:
No results found.This is an updated version of the 2003 Desert Locust Guidelines on Safety and environmental Precautions. It provides information on relevant safety and environmental precautions when controlling Desert Locust and other types of locusts and some grasshoppers. This guideline is primarily intended for use by decision-makers, field officers and monitoring staff involved in the organization and execution of Desert Locust control operations. Some parts will be important reference material for training new staff as well as providing background information for experienced locust officers. The guideline may also be useful for donor representatives assessing technical and financial needs of locust-affected countries.Two subjects are addressed in this guideline: first, reduction of environmental and human health risks from insecticide use during a locust control campaign; and second, environmentaland human health monitoring during locust control operations. -
Book (stand-alone)Leveraging space technology for agricultural development and food security 2025
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No results found.The publication “Leveraging Space Technology for Agricultural Development and Food Security” was produced by FAO and UNOOSA in response to the ongoing dialogue within the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). It underscores the transformative potential of space technologies in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security amid global challenges. The document advocates for collaborative approaches that integrate advanced technologies while addressing associated risks, particularly space debris. It is structured into three segments: the upstream segment focuses on developing vital space infrastructure, highlighting pivotal Earth observation missions like Landsat and Copernicus, which provide crucial data for precision farming; the midstream segment addresses the importance of data management and spatial data infrastructure (SDI), emphasizing frameworks like the UN-IGIF for improving data accessibility and quality; finally, the downstream segment discusses practical applications of satellite data in agriculture monitoring and management, showcasing platforms such as the FAO Hand-in-Hand Geospatial Platform to facilitate information exchange. This publication aims to foster partnerships between the agricultural and space sectors, further promoting sustainable development in alignment with the 2030 Agenda. This publication serves as a vital resource for stakeholders looking to harness space technologies for sustainable agricultural practices and enhanced food security globally. -
Book (stand-alone)Lignes directrices pour mesurer le changement transformatif sensible au genre dans le contexte de la sécurité alimentaire, de la nutrition et de l’agriculture durable 2025Ces lignes directrices comprennent des conseils étape par étape pour formuler des indicateurs qualitatifs et quantitatifs du changement transformatif sensible au genre afin d'aider les experts en matière de genre et les spécialistes des programmes de sécurité alimentaire, d'agriculture et de nutrition dans leurs efforts de conception, de mise en œuvre, de suivi et d'évaluation des interventions transformatrices sensibles au genre. Ces indicateurs devraient se distinguer des autres indicateurs de portée, de bénéfice et d'autonomisation destinés à contribuer aux résultats en matière d'égalité des genres dans les domaines de la sécurité alimentaire, de la nutrition et de l'agriculture durable, tout en les complétant. Les lignes directrices présentent également un cadre général pour mesurer le changement transformatif sensible au genre dans le contexte de la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle et de l'agriculture durable, y compris les dimensions clés et un modèle socio-écologique pour identifier les sphères d'influence dans lesquelles le changement transformatif sensible au genre peut être mesuré. En outre, les lignes directrices attirent l'attention sur d'autres questions importantes à prendre en compte lors de la mise en œuvre du cadre et de l'élaboration d'indicateurs du changement transformatif sensible au genre spécifiques au contexte, telles que l'intégration des perspectives d'initiés et la prise en compte des formes intersectionnelles de discrimination.
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Book (series)Comparison of WorldCereal with FAOSTAT data: an exploratory analysis 2025
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No results found.WorldCereal provides high-resolution global cropland and crop type maps. This study evaluates the accuracy and reliability of these products using in situ data from FAOSTAT. We harmonized diverse datasets to enable fair assessments and employed robust statistical metrics to quantify the performance of maps detailing temporary crops, crop types and irrigation status.The correlation between FAOSTAT data and WorldCereal data is excellent for cereals and irrigated area, and strong for temporary crops and maize. All the assessments showed a higher correlation and lower errors for data considered official than for imputed data. Most cases revealed strong correlations for Europe and South America, and poor ones for Oceania and Central America and the Caribbean that are due to a mismatch in data for Small Island Developing States.Our findings offer valuable insights into the platform’s utility for global agricultural monitoring and highlight its strengths relative to existing technologies. An accompanying interactive dashboard further enriches this work by presenting comprehensive maps and analyses.