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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 (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 (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)Carcass management guidelines
Effective disposal of animal carcasses and contaminated materials on small to medium-sized farms
2020Animal disease outbreaks pose many challenges for response authorities that can impact livelihoods, food security, and the environment. Proper disposal of animal carcasses that die or are culled during the outbreak is a key component of a successful response to a disease outbreak because it helps prevent or mitigate the further spread of pathogens and in case of zoonotic disease, to further protect human health. The practical guidelines presented hereby provide carcass and related waste management considerations and recommended procedures for use by Veterinary Services and other official response authorities when developing animal disease outbreak containment and eradication plans. The guidelines apply to animal disease outbreaks of varying sizes, whether the outbreak is isolated to a single premise or spans a region to cover numerous premises. However, they are focused on small to medium-sized holdings in countries without access to engineered landfills, rendering plants or controlled incinerators. The guidelines are written in the spirit of “keep it simple and doable”, considering the limited human and financial resources that many countries are constrained with. Its presentation and practical approach ensure that countries will find it very useful for their emergency operation procedures toolbox. Further, the guidelines directly contribute to the one-health approach by protecting the health of animals, humans, and the environment. -
Book (series)The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
Towards Blue Transformation
2022The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It presents how these and other equally important United Nations events, such as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022), are being integrated and supported through Blue Transformation, a priority area of FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022–2031 designed to accelerate achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in food and agriculture. The concept of Blue Transformation emerged from the Thirty-fourth Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries in February 2021, and in particular the Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, which was negotiated and endorsed by all FAO Members. The Declaration calls for support for “an evolving and positive vision for fisheries and aquaculture in the twenty first century, where the sector is fully recognized for its contribution to fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition.” In this context, Part 1 of this edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture reviews the world status of fisheries and aquaculture, while Parts 2 and 3 are devoted to Blue Transformation and its pillars on intensifying and expanding aquaculture, improving fisheries management and innovating fisheries and aquaculture value chains. Blue Transformation emphasizes the need for forward-looking and bold actions to be launched or accelerated in coming years to achieve the objectives of the Declaration and in support of the 2030 Agenda. Part 4 covers current and high-impact emerging issues – COVID-19, climate change and gender equality – that require thorough consideration for transformative steps and preparedness to secure sustainable, efficient and equitable fisheries and aquaculture.
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BookletWomen's contribution to community livelihoods and nutritional security in the small-scale fisheries sector in Madagascar 2025
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This document aims to shed light on the diverse contributions of women to small-scale fisheries, emphasizing their direct influence on the economic landscape, dietary diversity, nutritional intake, and household food security in Madagascar. It supports the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (hereafter referred to as the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines), to which Madagascar is a signatory , and which were adopted by the FAO Committee on Fisheries in 2014 (FAO, 2015). The analytical framework is based on the methodology outlined in the study Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): The Contribution of Small-Scale Fisheries to Sustainable Development, developed collaboratively by FAO, Duke University, and the WorldFish Center. This initiative, which encompassed around 50 country case studies –including Madagascar – aims to generate and share new information on small-scale fisheries to guide policy decisions and practices (FAO et al., 2023 ; Basurto et al., 2025).By identifying constraints that limit women’s participation in small-scale fishery value chains, this document aims to provide recommendations and strategies to the Government to enhance women’s empowerment and resilience to economic challenges, shocks, and climate change impacts. -
No Thumbnail AvailableJournal, magazine, bulletinМониторинг и анализ цен на продовoльствие (FPMA) Бюллетень No 4 RU, 12 мая 2025 года
Ежемесячный отчет о тенденциях в ценах на продовольствие
2025Also available in:
No results found.В апреле 2025 г. цены на все основные зерновые немного подросли. Основными причинами роста цен на рынках пшеницы и кукурузы стали сокращение предложения некоторыми основными экспортерами, колебания курсов валют и изменения в торговой политике. Мировые цены на рис также увеличились благодаря сильному спросу на душистые сорта и ослаблению сезонного понижательного давления на цены со стороны Вьетнама. Анализ внутренних цен на основные продовольственные товары в марте-апреле 2025 г., проведенный ФАО, показывает сохранение негативного влияния неблагоприятной погоды, продолжающихся вооруженных конфликтов, валютных колебаний и политических мер, связанных с обеспечением населения продовольствием. Цены на кукурузу снизились почти по всей Южной Африке на ожиданиях восстановления производства после вызванного засухой неурожая 2024 г. В то же время во многих странах Центральной и Южной Америки цены выросли из-за низких внутренние урожаев. В Восточной Европе, на Кавказе и в Центральной Азии цены на пшеничную муку, в общем, оставались стабильными с незначительным ростом на Украине и в Казахстане. На фоне благоприятных прогнозов на урожай незначительно подешевел рис в странах дальневосточной Азии. В Западной и Восточной Африке цены на зерновые продолжали оставаться высокими из-за локальных неурожаев, обесценения национальных валют и проблем, связанных с непрекращающимися вооруженными конфликтами. Из-за сокращения субсидий цены на хлеб и пшеничную муку в Исламской Республике Иран и Ливане продолжали оставаться высокими даже несмотря на признаки стабилизации, наблюдаемые в странах Ближнего Востока и Северной Африки. -
Book (series)Economic analysis for progressive control of foot-and-mouth disease and other transboundary animal diseases 2025
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No results found.Animal diseases can devastate livelihoods, disrupt economies and threaten food security. But how do we determine how much to invest in their control, who should pay, and whether proposed policies will actually succeed? This practical handbook offers evidence-based answers to these pressing questions.Using foot-and-mouth disease as a case study, this comprehensive resource provides decision-makers – whether in government, the private sector, veterinary practices, research or livestock management – with the tools they need to make informed and effective choices. It explores economic principles that help prioritize disease control strategies and assess their impact, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.The handbook delves into economic assessment techniques, offering step-by-step guidance on how to collect and analyse the data necessary for efficient and sustainable disease management. With a focus on transparency and accountability, this book empowers analysts, policymakers and researchers to make data-driven and economically sound decisions. By emphasizing evidence-based solutions, it provides a clear framework for addressing animal health challenges and optimizing control policies for the future. -
BookletMainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Asia and the Pacific
Emerging findings from a review of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans and National Food System Transformation Pathways
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Asia and the Pacific region is rich in biodiversity while facing mounting food insecurity and environmental degradation due to decades of unsustainable agriculture. This study assesses how biodiversity and food systems are integrated in national strategies, examining 41 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and National Food System Transformation Pathways (NFSTPs). Findings reveal that while NBSAPs increasingly recognize agrifood systems, especially under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, national targets remain largely aspirational and lack actionable details. NFSTPs, meanwhile, have limited integration of biodiversity in a vision of agrifood systems transformation, indicating significant scope for policy alignment. The study highlights a critical need for stronger policy coherence and concrete actions at national and subnational levels. FAO advocates for bridging biodiversity and agrifood systems transformation through agroecology, spatial planning, and incentive reforms to build resilient and nature-positive food systems in the region. -
BookletLa FAO en Cuba 2024
Hacia la transformación de los sistemas agroalimentarios
2025Also available in:
No results found.Esta publicación presenta los resultados de la implementación de proyectos de la FAO en Cuba en 2024, reflejando los avances en la restauración de tierras, el fortalecimiento de la asistencia técnica veterinaria y la mejora de la red de comercialización agroalimentaria. En estrecha colaboración con el Gobierno cubano y aliados estratégicos, se han consolidado esfuerzos para impulsar sistemas agroalimentarios más eficientes, inclusivos, resilientes y sostenibles, contribuyendo así a una mejor producción, una mejor nutrición, un mejor medio ambiente y una vida mejor. Durante 2024, se han intensificado las acciones para la recuperación productiva de tierras degradadas, con la implementación de sistemas agroforestales, forestales y silvopastoriles que optimizan la seguridad alimentaria y la sostenibilidad de los recursos naturales. Paralelamente, se ha fortalecido la infraestructura y el acceso a insumos agropecuarios, acelerando el desarrollo del sector y potenciando la capacidad de comercialización de los productores locales. Asimismo, la FAO ha continuado apoyando la elaboración e implementación de políticas públicas orientadas a la transformación de los sistemas agroalimentarios en el país, incluyendo iniciativas clave para la gobernanza y regulación del sector. A través de estos esfuerzos, Cuba avanza hacia un modelo de producción agrícola más sostenible y equitativo, reafirmando su compromiso con la seguridad alimentaria y el desarrollo rural.