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Book (series)Respecting free, prior and informed consent
Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition
2014Improving governance of tenure is the objective of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (Guidelines), which serve as a reference and set out principles and internationally accepted standards for responsible practices. The Guidelines state that responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure right holders and environmental damage, and should respect human rights. This technical guide on Respecting free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) sets out practical actions for government agencies to respect and protect FPIC and for civil society organizations, land users and private investors globally to comply with their responsibilities in relation to FPIC, as endorsed by the Guidelines. -
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
2024Also available in:
No results found.Six 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)Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation 2008
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No results found.Compulsory acquisition is the power of government to acquire private rights in land without the willing consent of the owner or occupant in order to benefit society and is often necessary for social and economic development and the protection of the natural environment. The exercise of these powers is frequently contentious and problematic. The guide explains what compulsory acquisition and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, examining the consequences of poor legi slation, procedures and implementation. It is likely to be of most use in countries that are seeking to understand good practice in this area and to improve their own legislation, procedures and implementation in compulsory purchase and compensation in the interests of society as a whole. -
Book (stand-alone)Free Prior and Informed Consent: An indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities 2016
This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners of a broad range of projects and programmes of any development organization, by providing information about the right to FPIC and how it can be implemented in six steps.
In an FPIC process, the “how”, “when” and “with and by whom”, are as important as “what” is being proposed. For an FPIC process to be effective and result in consent or lack of it, the way in which the process is conducted is paramount. The time allocated for the discussions among the indigenous peoples, the cultural appropriateness of the way the information is conveyed, and the involvement of the whole community, including key groups like women, the elderly and the youth in the process, are all essential. A thorough and well carried FPIC process helps guarantee everyone’s right to self-determination, allowing them to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
This FPIC Manual will ena ble field practitioners to incorporate FPIC into project and programmes’ design and implementation, ensuring that indigenous peoples’ rights are duly respected. FPIC can be considered the “gold standard” because it allows for the highest form of participation of local stakeholders in development projects.
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Book (stand-alone)Module 6: Climate-smart livestock fodder bank
Climate-smart Farmer Field School curriculum
2024Also available in:
No results found.The climate-smart Farmer Field School (FFS) initiative for smallholder farmers in Jordan has been launched under the project Building Resilience to Cope with Climate Change in Jordan Through Improving Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture Sector (BRCCJ). A suite of climate-smart FFS training materials has been developed for different crops, cropping systems, and climate-smart agriculture technologies. The curriculum has six modules, namely, Module 1: Climate-smart integrated homestead gardening, Module 2: Climate-smart hydroponic leafy vegetable production, Module 3: Climate-smart integrated fruit orchards, Module 4: Climate-smart high-value vegetable agribusiness, Module 5: Climate-smart rainfed wheat and barley, and Module 6: Climate-smart livestock fodder bank. In support of the modules, catalogues for climate-smart agriculture technology have been developed to aid facilitators and farmer learning.In this module, several essential climate-smart technologies that are instrumental in establishing and managing successful smart livestock fodder bank in the project areas in Jordan have been introduced, including the cocoons, and azolla hydroponic fodder production.By promoting sustainable food production and enhancing climate resilience, this module offers a promising pathway towards adapting to climate change and water scarcity while achieving food security, livelihood improvements, and environmental sustainability in Jordan's agriculture sector. -
Book (stand-alone)Module 5: Climate-smart rainfed wheat and barley
Climate-smart Farmer Field School curriculum
2024Also available in:
No results found.The climate-smart Farmer Field School (FFS) initiative for smallholder farmers in Jordan has been launched under the project "Building resilience to cope with climate change in Jordan through improving water use efficiency in the agriculture sector (BRCCJ)". A suite of climate-smart FFS training materials has been developed for different crops, cropping systems, and climate-smart agriculture technologies. The curriculum has six modules, namely, Module 1: climate-smart integrated homestead gardening, Module 2: climate-smart hydroponic leafy vegetable production, Module 3: climate-smart integrated fruit orchards, Module 4: climate-smart high-value vegetable agribusiness, Module 5: climate-smart rainfed wheat and barley, and Module 6: climate-smart livestock fodder bank. In support of the modules, catalogues for climate-smart agriculture technology have been developed to aid facilitators and farmer learning.In this module, several essential climate-smart technologies and agricultural practices that are instrumental in establishing and managing successful wheat and barley cultivation in the project areas in Jordan have been introduced, including the following technologies and agricultural practices: adaptive varieties, strip tillage, and intercropping.By promoting sustainable food production and enhancing climate resilience, this module offers a promising pathway towards adapting to climate change and water scarcity while achieving food security, livelihood improvements, and environmental sustainability in Jordan's agriculture sector. -
Book (series)Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption
Meeting report, Rome, 9–13 October 2023
2024Also available in:
No results found.Evolving science and debate concerning the benefits and risks of consuming fish have resulted in confusion over the years, and national and international food safety agencies have recognized the need to provide useful, clear and relevant information in this regard to consumers. In October 2023, FAO and WHO held the second Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption to analyse new scientific evidence on the matter and draw relevant conclusions and recommendations. The overall conclusions of the exercise show that consuming fish provides energy, protein and a range of other nutrients important for health, and that there are benefits related to fish consumption during all life stages (pregnancy, childhood and adulthood). General population studies show that the benefits and individual effects of fish consumption vary depending on overall diet, the characteristics of consumers, and the fish that is consumed. -
BookletProtein quality assessment in follow-up formula for young children 2022
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No results found.The objectives of this paper are to provide practical guidelines and assistance to members of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on how to determine protein quality in follow-up formula for young children (FUF-YC) using the protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) method. The report supplements guidance provided in a previous 2018 Report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on protein quality assessment in follow-up formula for young children and ready to use therapeutic foods. The overall outputs of the publication contribute to the determination of protein quality in products for young children and to the FAO Strategic Objective for acheiving Better Nutrition. The publication further contributres to SDG 2 (End hunger, acheive food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture) and SDG 12 (Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns). -
BookletWest and Central Africa: Floods
Urgent call for assistance, October 2024–May 2025
2024Also available in:
No results found.Recent torrential rains have triggered catastrophic floods across West and Central Africa, severely affecting 40 percent more people compared with last year. Widespread population displacement, disruption of livelihoods and the destruction of productive assets have occurred at a critical time during the agricultural season. Millions of hectares of cropland have been destroyed and farmers who have lost their crops and livestock are struggling to feed their families. The agriculture sector is particularly vulnerable to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes. Reaching the most flood-affected households with time-sensitive agricultural assistance is essential to restore their food production and safeguard their livelihoods against future climate shocks.