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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. -
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 2023 2023
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No results found.This publication 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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BookletFAO–World Bank Cooperative Programme 1964–2024
FAO Investment Centre 60 years young
2024Also available in:
No results found.This year, 2024, marks the 60th anniversary of the Cooperative Programme (CP) between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank, a collaboration that has been a cornerstone of efforts to eliminate poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. Together, the two organizations direct investment towards projects that not only transform the agriculture sector but also advance FAO's vision of the Four Betters — better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life. Celebrating six decades of partnership highlights the dedication, ingenuity, and talent that have delivered tangible results for people worldwide. It is also an opportunity to leverage this legacy of experience to catalyze even greater public and private investment for a more prosperous, sustainable, and livable planet for all. -
BookletEvaluation of FAO’s country programme in Rwanda, 2019–2023 2024
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No results found.The independent evaluation of the FAO Rwanda Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2019–2023 assesses FAO's contributions to Rwanda's agriculture sector, focusing on aligning with national and global agricultural development goals. The evaluation covered 12 districts and 18 project sites.FAO aimed to support Rwanda's transition to a high-income, knowledge-based economy by addressing agricultural challenges, including nutrition emergencies and climate shocks. The "four betters" approach was introduced to improve coordination and results. Key achievements included enhancing agricultural practices, increasing market access, promoting women's empowerment, and creating youth employment opportunities.While FAO’s CPF aligned with Rwanda’s goals, it lacked strategic focus and had weak design elements like vague outcomes and poor tracking. Recommendations include a more targeted approach, improved partnerships beyond the agricultural ministry, and stronger gender and inclusivity measures. FAO should refine its strategy for the next CPF with clear goals, risk analysis, and better resource mobilization. -
BookletEvaluation of the project “Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III”
Project code: GCP/UGA/047/EC
2024Also available in:
No results found.The final evaluation of the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III (SPGS III) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by FAO in Uganda, involved interviews with the implementation team, nursery operators, forest contractors, tree planters having benefited from the project, and various institutions involved. The project provided technical and financial support to private tree growers to establish and maintain commercial plantations to acceptable national standards and led to the certification of private nursery operators and forest contractors with the aim of ensuring high-quality inputs and management of forest plantations. In so doing, the SPGS has helped set and enforce quality standards in plantation forestry and contributed to growth in rural economies. However, market opportunities will be a key determinant of sustainability for tree growers, and it was noted that there was limited capacity developed in the field of value addition and commercialization. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinFPMA نشرة خاصة لرصد أسعار الأغذية وتحليلها#9 AR, 2024 نوفمبر/تشرين الثاني
التقرير الشهري حول اتجاهات أسعار الأغذية
2024Also available in:
واصلت أسعار القمح والذرة ارتفاعها عالميًا خلال أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2024 متأثرة بالمخاوف حيال أحوال الطقس غير المؤاتية في بعض مناطق الإنتاج الرئيسة، وكذلك باضطرابات النقل وقوة الطلب. لكن بالمقابل، تراجعت أسعار الأرز على المستوى الدولي وسط التوقعات باحتدام التنافس بين الجهات المصدّرة أظهر تحليل أجرته منظمة الأغذية والزراعة لآخر البيانات المتاحة حول أسعار الأغذية على المستوى المحلي انخفاض الأسعار عن مستوياتها المسجلة قبل عام خلال سبتمبر/أيلول وأكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2024 في بقاع من أمريكا الوسطى والشرق الأقصى بآسيا لأسباب تعزى إلى زيادة توافرها موسميًا بفعل الحصاد. وقد حافظت أسعار الأغذية الأساسية على مستوياتها المرتفعة قياسًا بقيم نظيرتها قبل عام في بعض مناطق شرق أفريقيا والجنوب الأفريقي وأمريكا الجنوبية متأثرة بمحدودية الإمدادات المحلية والتحديات التي تعصف بالاقتصاد الشامل واستمرار الطلب عليها. أما في غرب أفريقيا، فقد طرقت أسعار الحبوب الخشنة حاجز مستويات قياسية جديدة في العديد من الأسواق بعد أن أعاقت الفيضانات التي ضربت مناطق واسعة أداء الأسواق متسببة في تفاقم التحديات القابعة أمام الحصول على الغذاء. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinBoletín de seguimiento y análisis de los precios alimentarios (FPMA) No. 9 SP, 13 noviembre 2024
Informe mensual sobre tendencias de los precios alimentarios
2024Also available in:
No results found.Los precios mundiales del trigo y el maíz siguieron subiendo en octubre de 2024, influidos por la inquietud por las condiciones meteorológicas desfavorables en algunas de las principales zonas productoras, las perturbaciones en el transporte y la fuerte demanda. Por el contrario, los precios internacionales del arroz bajaron, ante las expectativas de una mayor competencia entre los exportadores. El análisis de la FAO de los últimos datos disponibles sobre los precios internos de los alimentos indicó que estaban por debajo de los niveles de un año antes, en septiembre y octubre de 2024, en algunas partes de América Central y el Lejano Oriente asiático, debido a una mayor disponibilidad estacional procedente de las cosechas. Los precios de los alimentos básicos siguieron siendo elevados a nivel interanual en partes de África oriental, África austral y América del Sur debido a la escasez de suministros internos, los problemas macroeconómicos y una demanda sostenida. En África occidental, los precios de los cereales secundarios alcanzaron nuevos máximos históricos en varios mercados, ya que las recientes inundaciones generalizadas obstaculizaron el funcionamiento de los mercados, acentuando aún más los problemas de acceso a los alimentos.