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    World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024 2024
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    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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    The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024
    Financing to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms
    2024
    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.
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    The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
    Blue Transformation in action
    2024
    The 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.
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    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.
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    World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023 2023
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    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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    Proceso participativo y transparente para la evaluación y selección de emprendimientos
    Opción de buena práctica en Guatemala
    2024
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    Este documento presenta el desarrollo de una opción de buena práctica en Guatemala, liderada por la FAO en colaboración con actores nacionales. La práctica se centró en un proceso participativo y transparente para evaluar, seleccionar y adjudicar recursos destinados a la creación y fortalecimiento de emprendimientos sostenibles en los departamentos de San Marcos y Huehuetenango. Este enfoque permitió beneficiar directamente a 1 436 hogares organizados en 192 grupos emprendedores, lo que fomentó la inclusión de mujeres, jóvenes y Pueblos Indígenas.El proyecto forma parte del "Plan de Desarrollo Integral para Centroamérica" e implicó la implementación de una metodología que incluyó la capacitación en planes de inversión, la conformación de comités de evaluación y la aplicación de criterios objetivos para seleccionar los emprendimientos más viables. La integración de herramientas como el Perfil de Pequeños Proyectos de Negocios facilitó la transparencia y el análisis financiero, fortaleciendo las capacidades de los grupos beneficiarios y actores institucionales. Además, el uso de lenguas indígenas como el Mam garantizó un proceso inclusivo.Los resultados preliminares muestran impactos positivos en la generación de ingresos y empleos, así como en la sostenibilidad de los proyectos aprobados. Esta opción de buena práctica destaca por su enfoque inclusivo y replicable, que prioriza la participación comunitaria y promueve el desarrollo económico en comunidades rurales vulnerables. El documento ofrece valiosas lecciones y recomendaciones para futuras intervenciones en contextos similares.
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    Trade policy review in the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. 3rd Quarter 2024 | Bulletin 2024
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    This quarterly bulletin features agricultural trade policy changes in the region. It provides current trade measures, agreements, statistics and articles by experts covering trade-related issues in countries across the region, and it is sent to members of the Agricultural Trade Expert Network. The network connects experts from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia as part of the FAO’s Regional Initiative 2 in Europe and Central Asia “Transforming food systems and facilitating market access and integration”. These experts research, train and advise governments and the private sector on agricultural trade issues in the region, including participation in multilateral and regional trade agreements.
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    Vee korduskasutusega vesiviljeluse juhend
    Uute keskkonnahoidlike ja suure tootlikkusega suletud kalakasvatussüsteemide tutvustus
    2024
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    Ranged keskkonnakaitsepiirangud, mille eesmärk on vähendada haudemajadest ja maismaal asuvatest vesiviljelusrajatistest tulenevat saastet Põhja-Euroopa maades, on käivitanud vee korduskasutusega vesiviljeluse kiire tehnoloogilise arengu, investeerimise ja innovatsiooni paljudes maailmaosades. Selline vesiviljelus tagab ühtlasi ka suurema ja stabiilsema toodangu, kuna haiguspuhanguid on harvem ja kontroll haudemajade kalade kasvu mõjutavate näitajate üle parem. See suund on teretulnud ja igati kooskõlas ÜRO Toidu- ja Põllumajandusorganisatsiooni (FAO) vastutustundliku kalapüügi juhendiga. Siinne vee korduskasutusega vesiviljeluse juhend täiendab FAO Kesk- ja Ida-Euroopa piirkondliku büroo tehtavat tööd keskkonna seisukohalt jätkusuutliku vesiviljeluse edendamise valdkonnas. Vee korduskasutusega vesiviljeluse süsteem tähendab ühtlasi seda, et haudemajad ei pea enam asuma hinnalistel jõeäärsetel aladel. Nüüd võib neid ehitada peaaegu igale poole, kuna nende vajadus puhta, haigustekitajatest vaba vee järele on varasemast palju väiksem. Seepärast on FAO-l olnud hea meel toetada selle juhendi väljaandmist. Loodetavasti innustab see kalakasvatajaid ja aitab neil tulevikus üle minna vee korduskasutusega vesiviljelusele.
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    The Restoration Initiative: 2023 Year in Review 2024
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    Every year since 2019, The Restoration Initiative (TRI) Year in Review showcases the amazing achievements that all of the ten TRI country teams have reached in promoting and implementing forest and landscape restoration (FLR). This annual publication also shows achievements at the programme level, such as enhanced partnerships, dedicated support across countries to ensure high-quality FLR outcomes, and a platform to share and exchange knowledge with the global restoration community. As 2024 marks the last year of the global support project, it is an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has led to today’s achievements. This provides a guiding light for all the TRI country teams that continue implementation until 2026.
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    Mali: DIEM – Données en situations d’urgence. Bulletin de suivi, cycle 9
    Résultats et recommandations, novembre 2024
    2024
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    Ce bulletin de suivi Données en situations d'urgence (DIEM-Suivi) présente les résultats de la neuvième évaluation réalisée au Mali. Les données ont été collectées en octobre et novembre 2024. Ce bulletin propose aux acteurs humanitaires les principaux résultats et recommandations nécessaires pour planifier et mettre en œuvre des programmes afin de soutenir les moyens d’existence agricoles et de renforcer la résilience aux chocs futurs, protégeant ainsi la sécurité alimentaire des populations rurales du pays. L'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture a créé DIEM-Suivi pour collecter, analyser et diffuser des données sur les chocs et les moyens d’existence dans les pays sujets à de multiples chocs. DIEM-Suivi vise à étayer la prise de décision en fournissant des informations régulièrement mises à jour sur la façon dont les différents chocs touchent les moyens d’existence et la sécurité alimentaire des populations agricoles. Les informations sont collectées auprès de sources primaires actives dans la chaîne de production: agriculteurs, commerçants ou négociants, fournisseurs d'intrants, agents de vulgarisation et autres informateurs clés.