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Book (series)The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025
Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition
2025While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. -
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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)Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 2025FAO completed its first assessment of the world’s forest resources in 1948. Since then, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) has evolved into a comprehensive evaluation of forest resources and their condition, management and uses, covering all the thematic elements of sustainable forest management. This, the latest of these assessments, examines the status of, and trends in, forest resources over the period 1990–2025, drawing on the efforts of hundreds of experts worldwide. The results of FRA 2025 are available in several formats, including this report, an interactive story on key findings and an online database at https://fra-data.fao.org.
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Book (series)The State of Food and Agriculture 2025
Addressing land degradation across landholding scales
2025Also available in:
No results found.The 2025 edition of The State of Food and Agriculture explores the theme “Addressing land degradation across landholding scales”. It examines the implications of human-induced land degradation for agricultural production, producers of all scales and vulnerable populations. The report presents new findings on how cropland degradation contributes to the yield gap worldwide against a backdrop of broader degradation processes on other land cover types and even land abandonment. Drawing on the latest data on global farm distribution, farm sizes and crop production, the report highlights how the scale at which land is managed shapes both the constraints and the opportunities for adopting sustainable land use and management practices. It also underscores the importance of policymaking that encompasses regulatory and incentive-based measures, tailored to the varied conditions and scales of land use, to avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation.
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Book (stand-alone)Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame 2025
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No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) technically supports the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and Saudi REEF in the implementation of the project “Strengthening MEWA's capacity to implement its Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development (SRAD) Programme” (2019–2025). This strategic initiative aims to enhance institutional capacities, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen rural institutions, generate employment, and empower youth and women-led enterprises – all while promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and other vital natural resources. As part of these efforts, FAO, in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), MEWA, and Saudi REEF, has placed special emphasis on promoting rainfed cereal cultivation in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This region, rich in agricultural heritage, faces unique challenges, particularly in managing pests and diseases that affect crop yields. This publication, “Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame”, has been developed under the SRAD project to provide practical, field-oriented knowledge for farmers, extension workers, and researchers. It aims to address biotic constraints in crop production and support informed decision-making in pest and disease management. The guide documents experiences, shares lessons learned and presents preliminary findings. It serves as a valuable reference to raise awareness and strengthen resilience in rainfed farming systems. -
Book (stand-alone)Climate-related development finance to agrifood systems – Global and regional trends
Report 2025
2025Also available in:
No results found.Climate finance is a fundamental element of the global development agenda and has been increasingly considered in international fora such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the G20 Agenda. This publication aims to inform participants of the UNFCCC 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), as well as UN agencies, international finance institutions, national governments of both donor and recipient countries, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, and a wider group of partners interested in climate-related development finance to agrifood systems. The document was prepared as part of the work plan of the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership. -
BookletExperiencia de China en tecnologías de la información para digitalización rural y reducción de la pobreza 2025
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Esta publicación explora cómo la digitalización está transformando la agricultura, conectando la tecnología, la sociedad y la naturaleza para generar valor y nuevas oportunidades. A través del caso de China, muestra cómo la colaboración entre el gobierno, la inversión privada y la innovación tecnológica ha impulsado la conectividad, el acceso a la información y la inclusión de los agricultores familiares en los mercados digitales.El texto ofrece una mirada clara y práctica sobre los elementos que hacen posible esta transformación: educación digital, infraestructura moderna, conectividad rural y herramientas de comercio electrónico. También analiza los desafíos que enfrentan las zonas rurales ante la brecha digital, y cómo la combinación de políticas públicas, inversión y creatividad tecnológica puede convertir esos retos en oportunidades. Con ejemplos del sector agrícola, la pesca y la acuicultura, ilustra el impacto real de la tecnología en la productividad y sostenibilidad del campo.Finalmente, la publicación propone recomendaciones para América Latina y el Caribe, inspiradas en la experiencia china. Destaca la importancia de fortalecer las capacidades digitales rurales, ampliar la conectividad y promover marcos normativos que favorezcan la innovación. Más allá de la eficiencia productiva, la obra subraya que la digitalización agrícola es una vía para reducir desigualdades, impulsar la seguridad alimentaria y construir sistemas agroalimentarios más resilientes, inclusivos y preparados para el futuro. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinAgricultural Inputs and Commodity Price Bulletin in the Syrian Arab Republic, August 2025 – Issue #44 2025
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No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization in the Syrian Arab Republic monitors agricultural inputs and food commodity markets and releases the "Monthly Agriculture Input and Commodity Price Bulletin – AICPB" now in its fifth year of publication, which offers latest market information from 35 districts across eight governorates of Homs, Hama, Aleppo, Tartous, Deir–ez–Zor, Rural Damascus, Al–Hasakeh, and Dar'a. The bulletin informs Food Security and Agriculture (FSA) sector actors and other stakeholders on pricing of key agricultural inputs and food commodities. This regular publication disseminates regular information on prices, supply and demand, market conditions, and other relevant market information. Smallholder farmers benefit from the disseminated market information by engaging in meaningful, market–oriented production activities. -
Policy briefSoil Governance Analysis: Pakistan
Policy brief
2025Also available in:
No results found.This policy brief reviews soil governance in Pakistan, highlighting strengths in policy frameworks and institutional arrangements but noting persistent challenges in implementation and enforcement. Despite existing strategies addressing soil erosion, salinity, pollution, and fertility decline, gaps remain due to the absence of a dedicated national soil policy and limited coordination among multiple agencies. Resource disparities, weak monitoring systems, and insufficient financial support further constrain effective soil management. To strengthen soil governance, the brief recommends establishing a comprehensive national soil policy, enhancing interagency collaboration through a centralized body, increasing financial and technical support, investing in capacity development, and deploying advanced monitoring and evaluation systems. These measures are critical to address soil degradation, ensure sustainable land management, and improve agricultural resilience in Pakistan.