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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)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. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
Key findings
2020This publication contains the main findings of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020). The data in FRA 2020 have been obtained through a transparent, traceable, reporting process and a well- established network of officially nominated national correspondents. The information provided by FRA presents a comprehensive picture of the world's forests and the ways the resource is changing. Such a clear global picture supports the development of sound policies, practices and investements affecting forests and forestry. -
Book (stand-alone)Legumbres: semillas nutritivas para un futuro sostenible 2016Como parte integral del Año Internacional de Legumbres destinado a aumentar la conciencia mundial sobre la multitud de beneficios de las legumbres, este libro es una guía, un libro de cocina e informativo sin ser técnico. El libro comienza con un resumen de las legumbres y explica por qué son alimentos importantes para el futuro. Además cuenta con más de 30 recetas preparadas por algunos de los chefs más prestigiosos del mundo. La parte I ofrece una visión general de las legumbres y guía al l ector en las principales variedades del mundo. La parte II explica paso a paso cómo cocinarlos, lo que hay que tener en cuenta y qué condimentos e instrumentos utilizar. La parte III pone de relieve los cinco mensajes que la FAO transmite al mundo sobre el impacto que tienen las legumbres en la nutrición, la salud, el cambio climático, la biodiversidad y la seguridad alimentaria. La parte IV ilustra cómo las legumbres se pueden cultivar en un jardín con instrucciones fáciles de jardinería y la f orma en que se cultivan en el mundo, destacando los productores, los importadores y exportadores mundiales. La parte V lleva al lector a un viaje alrededor del mundo que muestra cómo encajan las legumbres en la historia y cultura de la región. Se visita a 10 de los chefs más prestigiosos internacionalmente, que van al mercado a comprar legumbres. De vuelta a su restaurante o casa, cada chef prepara platos fáciles y revela sus secretos mejor guardados. Cada cocinero ofrece 3 recetas ilustradas.
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Book (stand-alone)Food safety in personalized nutrition
A focus on food supplements and functional foods
2025Also available in:
No results found.Food supplements and functional foods play a key role in personalized nutrition plans, claiming to modulate physiological functions based on individual needs. As the field of personalized nutrition evolves, it is crucial to consider the safety implications of these products, particularly given their increasing use in recent decades. Although generally perceived as safe, food supplements and functional foods may pose food safety challenges. Additionally, it is important to consider that regulatory inconsistencies across jurisdictions, including definitions and requirements, contribute to significant diversity in the regulation of these products worldwide. This publication by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provides a comprehensive overview of potential safety concerns associated with food supplements and functional foods. It examines regulatory frameworks across different regions, highlighting variations in classification, labelling, composition, registration and claims. The report also explores consumer perceptions of these products, analysing the motivations behind their use. As scientific understanding of food’s impact on human health advances, regulatory frameworks may need to adapt to address emerging innovations and safety challenges. FAO remains committed to collaborating with its members and stakeholders to enhance knowledge-sharing on food safety, supporting competent authorities in protecting public health. -
Book (stand-alone)Observatoire des agricultures du monde - Guide opérationnel 2025Le Guide opérationnel de l'Observatoire des agricultures du monde pose les principes pour définir les types d’exploitations et caractériser leur diversité.Ciblant en priorité les exploitations familiales, les plus nombreuses dans le monde, il propose des clarifications conceptuelles et des repères simples pour construire des «systèmes d’informations» permettant de qualifier les différents types, d’en mesurer les poids relatifs et les performances multidimensionnelles, au regard des enjeux du développement durable.Il est destiné aux opérateurs de développement et aux organisations paysannes, autant qu'aux projets d’investissement portés par les États et les institutions financières, comme un outil d'aide à la décision en matière d'orientation des politiques publiques et des financements pour l'agriculture.
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No Thumbnail AvailableBookletTerminal evaluation of the project “Sustainable Management of Kharga Oasis Agroecosystems in the Egyptian Western Desert”
Project code: GCP/EGY/030/GFF, GEF ID: 9928
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Kharga Oasis is the biggest one in the Egyptian Western Desert and has been targeted as pilot area for FAO-GEF project intervention. The Kharga Oasis has been severely affected by desertification and land degradation, resulting in 40 percent of cultivated land becoming barren. The remaining 60 percent is suffering from human-induced degradation and increased wind and water erosion processes. Soil salinity and wind erosion are the main challenges faced by farmer communities in the Kharga Oasis agroecosystem. Within the Kharga Oasis, three intervention villages, i.e. Nasser El-Thawra, El-Mounira, and El-Shirka, have been selected from a list of ten sites that met several criteria for successful demonstration of sustainable land, water, and agrobiodiversity management practices. The project's objectives were well aligned with the needs of local communities, identified through a participatory planning approach, but also with national development strategies. The project enhanced the institutional, management, and technical capacities of key stakeholders through tailored training programmes, and successfully promoted integrated sustainable land and water management and agrobiodiversity practices. The FAO team and executing partners, notably the Desert Research Centre, established robust connections with local governments and communities, fostering trust and ensuring local ownership. The evaluation recommends FAO to engage in other/future initiatives aiming to replicate and upscale the project in other areas of the Kharga Oasis, and to continue supporting the local seed bank and the biocontrol laboratory established by the project to ensure the sustainability of those interventions. -
Book (stand-alone)Cahier d’opportunités d’investissement agricole responsable dans la région de Saint-Louis au Sénégal
Les filières porteuses rizicole et oignon
2025Also available in:
No results found.Cette publication recense des idées de projets d'investissement agricole responsable dans deux filières à haut potentiel de la région de Saint-Louis au Sénégal, à savoir l'oignon et le riz. Banque d’idées pour les jeunes agri-entrepreneurs, le document fournit une analyse de base des opportunités et des risques potentiels de chaque projet proposé, ainsi qu'une estimation de son alignement avec les Principes pour un investissement responsable dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires. -
Book (stand-alone)Cahier d’opportunités d’investissement agricole responsable dans la région de Thiès au Sénégal
Les filières porteuses ostréicole et mangue
2025Also available in:
No results found.Cette publication recense des idées de projets d'investissement agricole responsable dans deux filières à haut potentiel de la région de Thiès au Sénégal, à savoir l’ostréicole et la mangue. Banque d’idées pour les jeunes agri-entrepreneurs, le document fournit une analyse de base des opportunités et des risques potentiels de chaque projet proposé, ainsi qu'une estimation de son alignement avec les Principes pour un investissement responsable dans l'agriculture et les systèmes alimentaires.