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Book (series)An Overview on How Sustainability is Addressed in Official Bioeconomy Strategies at International, National and Regional Levels 2016
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No results found.This report provides an overview of about twenty bioeconomy strategies, at international , national and sub-national levels. It analyses how these strategies have addressed sustainability issues. The report also provides a brief discussion on approaches used to develop bioeconomy strategies. Finally, it also discusses the action plans of 10 action plans related to some of these strategies,and some comncluding remarks. -
Book (series)Review of the state of world marine fishery resources – 2025 2025
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No results found.Marine fisheries are crucial to the food security and nutrition, economy and overall well-being of coastal communities. Maintaining the long-term prosperity and sustainability of marine fisheries is therefore not only ecologically significant, but has social, economic and political importance. The aim of this report is to provide FAO Members, national and regional policymakers, academia, civil society, fishers and managers of world fishery resources with a comprehensive, objective and global review of the state of the living fishery resources of the oceans. This document updates the regular reviews of the state of the world’s marine fishery resources, based on stock assessments and complementary information up to 2023, and official catch statistics through to 2021. The introductory and methodology chapters provide the wider context in which this updated edition of the Review of the state of world marine fishery resources was prepared, highlighting evolutions in the landscape of fisheries and stock assessment capacities since the previous edition of this report in 2011. The methodology section gives a detailed overview of the updated FAO process for providing the state of stocks index, which involved a highly participatory and transparent process (including 19 regional workshops and consultations, with around 650 in-person experts representing 92 countries and 200 organizations). Importantly, the total number of stocks in the assessments included in this report has significantly increased to 2 570. Discussions on major trends and changes at the global level are explored in a dedicated global overview chapter, while more detailed information on the status of stocks for each of the FAO Major Fishing Areas is set out in dedicated regional chapters. Special sections address the global issue of tunas and tuna-like species, and other high-profile fisheries such as deep-sea fisheries in areas beyond national jurisdiction, and highly migratory sharks. Summary tables are provided for each species grouping used in this assessment, indicating the number of stocks included, their sustainability classification between overfished, maximally sustainably fished, and underfished categories, and the number of stocks classified into tiers based on the availability and quality of information and thus the assessment methods used. -
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. -
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.
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Book (stand-alone)Hunger Hotspots
FAO–WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity: June to October 2025 outlook
2025Also available in:
No results found.In the current edition of a regular joint bi-yearly report, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warn that acute food insecurity is likely to worsen across 13 countries and territories identified as hotspots, during the outlook period from June to October 2025.The Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali remain hotspots at the highest concern level, while Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Myanmar are classified as hotspots of very high concern. Other hotspots are Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Somalia and the Syrian Arab Republic. Since the October 2024 edition, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been elevated to hotspot status. Conversely, regional clusters in East Africa (Ethiopia and Kenya) and Southern Africa (Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe), as well as Niger, are no longer classified as hotspots due to improvements in climatic conditions. Nigeria, and Lebanon are also no longer classified as hotspots due to some improvement in the economic situation and a reduction in the intensity of military operations, respectively. Although these countries are no longer considered hotspots for the outlook period, future economic and conflict-related shocks, or climatic shifts, could lead to their reclassification.For the outlook period, funding for food and nutrition assistance falls critically short. Funding for humanitarian assistance must not be reduced. Instead, urgent assistance should be scaled up to protect livelihoods and improve food access across all hunger hotspots. This report outlines country-specific recommendations for urgent emergency responses, as well as anticipatory actions to meet existing humanitarian needs and implement short-term protective interventions before new crises emerge.The report focuses on the most severe and deteriorating acute hunger situations, but it does not represent all countries/territories experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity. -
Book (stand-alone)Implementación de acciones anticipatorias frente a la sequía
Experiencias en seis municipios de Oruro y Potosí
2025Also available in:
No results found.La presente publicación sistematiza la experiencia desarrollada en los departamentos bolivianos de Oruro y Potosí, enfocada en el estudio de seis zonas caracterizadas por su alta vulnerabilidad al estrés hídrico, en un contexto de cambio climático y de recurrencia del fenómeno de El Niño.Se describen las condiciones hidrometeorológicas de la región y se caracterizan los medios de vida locales, con especial énfasis en la ganadería, la agricultura y el uso del agua. Asimismo, se presentan las directrices estratégicas de planificación y los procesos de participación comunitaria, destacando la aplicación del consentimiento libre, previo e informado en las comunidades indígenas.El documento detalla las acciones anticipatorias implementadas en tres líneas de intervención: Agricultura, con la distribución de semillas de ciclo corto, el uso de bioactivadores y la instalación de sistemas de riego tecnificado. Ganadería, mediante el suministro de tanques móviles para agua, programas de sanidad animal, producción de alimentos complementarios y forrajes de ciclo corto. Uso del agua, con labores de limpieza y mantenimiento de canales y vigías, así como la rehabilitación de sistemas de almacenamiento para consumo humano y pecuario.Finalmente, se incluye una evaluación de salida que analiza las inversiones realizadas y proyecta la sostenibilidad de las intervenciones en los territorios. El documento concluye con las lecciones aprendidas, orientadas a facilitar la réplica del enfoque en otras regiones afectadas por la sequía. -
Book (series)Living land
Taking a sustainable land management approach in law
2025Also available in:
No results found.This study is divided into five main sections. Section 1 introduces the subject of SLM. Section 2 introduces the international framework supporting uptake of SLM principles – the section provides an overview of international agreements and programmes aimed at expanding the uptake of this approach. Section 3 situates SLM in the context of intersecting issues, including land degradation neutrality, land-use change, and climate change, among others. Section 4 presents examples of good practices for incorporating SLM considerations into supportive legal frameworks, providing examples from different global regions. Section 4 is divided into 13 sections, each focusing on different areas of law. The instruments studied in the section are largely legislations and regulations, with some mention of policies and local, state, and national government programmes where relevant. Section 5 discusses SLM implementation priorities and provides concluding remarks. -
Book (stand-alone)The International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) System
Handbook with additional instructions to participate in the data call 2025
2025Also available in:
No results found.This document has been developed for "International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) System" country focal points, national Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance data managers, and national AMR data analysts or epidemiologists involved in data preparation and submission to the InFARM system during the 2025 data call.It describes the updated enrollment process, additions to the InFARM data model, including additions to its code list, priority combinations of variables and codes specific to surveillance programmes, and validation checks.This document expands upon the already existing methods and list of variables available in the manual for implementation of InFARM published in 2024. -
Book (stand-alone)Sistema alimentario del abastecimiento local y modelo cooperativo de consumo
El caso de la cooperativa obrera y su aporte a la Agenda 2030 para el Desarollo Sostenible
2025Also available in:
No results found.Este informe analiza el modelo cooperativo de consumo desarrollado por la Cooperativa Obrera en Argentina. Se destaca su papel clave en la promoción de sistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles y el acceso a alimentos saludables. Con presencia en más de 70 localidades, la Cooperativa Obrera ha implementado estrategias innovadoras que incluyen la reducción de pérdidas y desperdicios alimentarios, la producción de marcas propias, y programas educativos para sus asociados, lo que supone una contribución significativa a la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible.El estudio examina cómo el modelo de la Cooperativa Obrera fomenta la inclusión social y la equidad, brindando acceso a alimentos a precios justos, incluso en comunidades vulnerables. Sus iniciativas abarcan desde la producción de alimentos funcionales hasta la reducción del impacto ambiental a través del reciclaje y donación de alimentos no comercializables. Además, promueve la seguridad alimentaria mediante la oferta de productos nutritivos y acciones solidarias, beneficiando a más de dos millones de asociados.Este documento ofrece lecciones valiosas para legisladores, organizaciones civiles y cooperativas interesadas en replicar este modelo. La experiencia de la Cooperativa Obrera ilustra cómo las empresas de economía social pueden transformar entornos alimentarios, fortalecer cadenas de valor locales y avanzar hacia sistemas agroalimentarios más sostenibles y equitativos.