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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 (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. -
Book (stand-alone)Climate change and food security: risks and responses 2015
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End hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition are at the heart of the sustainable development goals. The World has committed to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2030. But climate change is undermining the livelihoods and food security of the rural poor, who constitute almost 80 percent of the world’s poor. The effects of climate change on our ecosystems are already severe and widespread. Climate change brings a cascade of impacts from agroecosystems to livelihoods. Climate change impacts directly agroecosystems, which in turn has a potential impact on agricultural production, which drives economic and social impacts, which impact livelihoods. In other words, impacts translate from climate to the environment, to the productive sphere, to economic and social dimensions. Therefore, ensuring food security in the face of climate change is among the most daunting challenges facing humankind. Action is urgently needed now to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience of food systems to ensure food security and good nutrition for all. -
Book (series)World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024 2024
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No results found.The Statistical Yearbook 2024 offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policymakers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture. -
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Book (stand-alone)Promoting innovation and tradition
Solutions for climate change adaptation in mountains
2024Also available in:
No results found.Although living at altitude has never been easy – and mountain communities have long demonstrated exceptional ingenuity in thriving in harsh environmental conditions – the escalating impacts of climate change pose unprecedented challenges to mountain people, threatening their traditional ways of life and survival strategies. This publication discusses how mountain adaptation solutions contribute to addressing the climate crisis. All the case studies included here were provided by Mountain Partnership Members. By presenting their concrete adaptation efforts in mountain regions worldwide, we want to highlight the role of local actors, especially women farmers Indigenous Peoples and youth as principal agents of change. The publication is also a contribution to the celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, which takes the theme “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth”. -
Book (stand-alone)Progress on change in water-use efficiency
Mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.4.1 and acceleration needs, with special focus on food security and climate change, 2024
2024Also available in:
No results found.The global indicator on water-use efficiency tracks to what extent a country’s economic growth is dependent on the use of water resources, and enables policy and decision makers to target interventions at sectors with high water use and low levels of improved efficiency over time. This indicator addresses the economic component of Target 6.4. In this report, you can learn more about the global and country progress on water-use efficiency. More information and methodological guidance can be found at: https://www.fao.org/in-action/integrated-monitoring-initiative-sdg6/resources-support/en and https://www.fao.org/aquastat/en/This report is part of a series that tracks progress towards the various targets set out in SDG 6 using the SDG global indicators. To learn more about water and sanitation in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6, visit our website: http://www.sdg6monitoring.org -
BookletAgrošumarski zasadi za održivo korišćenje zemljišta
GCP-SRB-007-GFF: Enabling environment at policy, field and market levels for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Serbia
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No results found.Agrošumarstvo je sistem korišćenja zemljišta gde se na istoj površini gaji šumsko drveće i ratarske ili povrtarske kulture, odnosno gaje domaće životinje. Veoma često se definiše i kao alternativni način korišćenja zemljišta (Alternative Land Use). Agrošumarski sistemi se dizajniraju da bi se bolje koristile biološke interakcije koje se manifestuju kroz uvećanje prinosa, veću efikasnost potencijala zemljišta (hraniva, voda) ili u smislu unapređenja kvaliteta životne sredine (stabilizacija zemljišta, diverzitet...). U agrošumarske sisteme spadaju polje (vetro) zaštitni pojasevi, zasadi šuma paša (silvo-pastoralni sistemi), alejni zasadi i zasadi za pčelinju pašu. -
Book (stand-alone)Promising cases of forest and landscape restoration in Asia and the Pacific
Based on the guiding principles of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
2024Also available in:
No results found.Forest and landscape restoration (FLR) is gaining momentum through the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030. National commitments for FLR are increasing under the three Rio conventions (UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD), the Bonn Challenge, the New York Declaration on Forests, the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forest and Land Use, and the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership. These restoration-linked targets and declarations at the global level also include countries in Asia and the Pacific, with a wave of regional-level FLR targets and initiatives such as the ASEAN Green Initiative, Landscape Partnership Asia and the Regional Strategy and Action Plan for FLR in Asia-Pacific. FLR ambitions and efforts on the ground are strong. Many different types of approaches, tools and innovative financing methods are being employed. Interest is also robust in upscaling successful FLR that can contribute to enhancing or maintaining the delivery of ecosystem services, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, and promoting poverty alleviation, food security and economic development.In this context, the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, with support from the IUCN, has examined FLR experiences in the region to identify promising FLR cases in various country settings and ecosystem types. This publication presents 15 promising cases, selected from 150 projects, based on their alignment with the ten principles of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. -
Book (stand-alone)Global status of salt-affected soils
Main report
2024Also available in:
No results found.Salt-affected soils, characterized by high soluble salts (saline) or exchangeable sodium (sodic), impact plant growth and occur globally, especially in arid and coastal regions. Salinization stems from natural causes (e.g. climate change, sea level rise) and human actions (e.g. poor irrigation practices, excessive water use). FAO’s Global Map of Salt-Affected Soils reveals that over 1 381 million hectares, 10.7 percent of global land, are affected, with Australia, Argentina and Kazakhstan among the most impacted countries. Increasing aridity and water demand amplify soil degradation risks, particularly in developing regions.Climate change and water scarcity threaten agricultural productivity, with substantial crop yield losses observed in saline areas. Halophytes and salt-tolerant crops provide a foundation for saline agriculture, yet many salt-affected soils remain unprotected and inadequately regulated. FAO’s INSAS (International Network of Salt-Affected Soils) underscores the need for updated data, harmonized salinity measurements, and sustainable management practices, with enhanced training and policy frameworks.Mitigation strategies like improved drainage, soil amendments, and the cultivation of salt-tolerant plants are recommended. Key recommendations include scaling sustainable practices, investing in salt-tolerant crop markets, improving data collection and water quality monitoring, conserving ecosystems, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Such integrated efforts aim to boost food production and resilience in affected regions while protecting vital ecosystems.