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Book (series)FlagshipThe 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. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe 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. -
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food and Agriculture 2024
Value-driven transformation of agrifood systems
2024Uncovering the true cost of food is the first step in making agrifood systems more inclusive, resilient and sustainable. As The State of Food and Agriculture 2023 revealed, agrifood systems activities generate significant benefits for society, but also have negative impacts on economic, social and environmental sustainability. The quantified hidden costs of agrifood systems amount to around 10 percent of global gross domestic product. Therefore, strategic action is necessary, and all agrifood systems actors ‒ from producers and agribusinesses to consumers and governments ‒ have a crucial role to play.While transforming agrifood systems would yield a net global gain, the benefits and costs would be unevenly distributed among stakeholders and countries over time. The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 builds on the findings of the 2023 edition, delving deeper into the use of true cost accounting assessments of agrifood systems and identifying policy interventions aimed at transformation. Using updated global datasets, the report confirms previous estimates of the quantified hidden costs of agrifood systems and provides a detailed breakdown of the hidden costs associated with unhealthy dietary patterns and non-communicable diseases for 156 countries. These findings are analysed through the lens of six agrifood systems categories to take into account various outcomes and hidden costs that require different policy interventions. Case studies offering in-depth assessments of country, local and value chain contexts illustrate the economic, social and environmental impacts of current practices to guide policy interventions. Crucial to all contexts is the need for inclusive stakeholder consultations to inform interventions and reconcile power imbalances and trade-offs. -
Book (series)YearbookWorld Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2024 2024
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No results found.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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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureFrom seed to shelf: Models for integrating agrobiodiversity in food processing activities 2026
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No results found.This booklet presents five real and proven models of collaboration between food processing industry and those implementing the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture by conserving, using and promoting crop diversity. The models have been presented at a Special Event, preceding the Tenth meeting of the Standing Committee on the Funding Strategy and Resource Mobilization. Each example takes a different shape tailored to the partners involved, with its own objectives, benefits, and impacts. While there is no single approach to engagement, these cases illustrate the breadth of possibilities and are intended to inspire new ideas and partnerships. The booklet also includes trends and concrete recommendations arising from the cases that could be informative to other and new collaborations between food processing industry players and managers of crop diversity. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureL’agriculture familiale est... en train d’agir aujourd’hui sur le climat pour un avenir meilleur en Espagne
Une histoire de Rosa Rullo Callau
2026Cette histoire présente les expériences et les voix des agriculteurs familiaux qui ouvrent la voie vers une plus grande durabilité des systèmes agroalimentaires grâce à un mélange de savoirs traditionnels et d’innovation. Elle illustre comment les agriculteurs familiaux préservent et restaurent la biodiversité, s’adaptent au changement climatique et/ou gèrent durablement les ressources naturelles.Cette histoire a été sélectionnée parmi 273 récits reçus de 68 pays à travers le monde dans le cadre d’un appel ouvert lancé en 2025, intitulé « Appel mondial à témoignages : Les agriculteurs familiaux au cœur de systèmes agroalimentaires durables et résilients face au climat », conduit par la Plateforme de connaissances sur l’agriculture familiale de la FAO (PCAF), l’unité FAO pour l’agriculture familiale, les réseaux parlementaires et les initiatives de communication pour le développement (PSUF) , ainsi qu’une coalition d’alliés.L’appel a été lancé par le biais de la Plateforme de connaissances sur l’agriculture familiale. Cette initiative s’inscrit dans le cadre de la Décennie des Nations Unies pour l’agriculture familiale 2019-2028 (DNUAF), dont l’objectif est de renforcer la visibilité et la reconnaissance du rôle stratégique des agricultrices et agriculteurs familiaux dans un contexte mondial en mutation, ainsi que de souligner leur contribution essentielle à l’éradication de la faim et au développement durable des systèmes alimentaires. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureL’agriculture familiale est... en train de s’appuyer sur les savoirs traditionnels pour renforcer la biodiversité aux Philippines
Une histoire de Nonito Timbang Malingay
2026Cette histoire présente les expériences et les voix des agriculteurs familiaux qui ouvrent la voie vers une plus grande durabilité des systèmes agroalimentaires grâce à un mélange de savoirs traditionnels et d’innovation. Elle illustre comment les agriculteurs familiaux préservent et restaurent la biodiversité, s’adaptent au changement climatique et/ou gèrent durablement les ressources naturelles.Cette histoire a été sélectionnée parmi 273 récits reçus de 68 pays à travers le monde dans le cadre d’un appel ouvert lancé en 2025, intitulé « Appel mondial à témoignages : Les agriculteurs familiaux au cœur de systèmes agroalimentaires durables et résilients face au climat », conduit par la Plateforme de connaissances sur l’agriculture familiale de la FAO (PCAF), l’unité FAO pour l’agriculture familiale, les réseaux parlementaires et les initiatives de communication pour le développement (PSUF) , ainsi qu’une coalition d’alliés.L’appel a été lancé par le biais de la Plateforme de connaissances sur l’agriculture familiale. Cette initiative s’inscrit dans le cadre de la Décennie des Nations Unies pour l’agriculture familiale 2019-2028 (DNUAF), dont l’objectif est de renforcer la visibilité et la reconnaissance du rôle stratégique des agricultrices et agriculteurs familiaux dans un contexte mondial en mutation, ainsi que de souligner leur contribution essentielle à l’éradication de la faim et au développement durable des systèmes alimentaires. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureLa agricultura familiar es... aprovechar los conocimientos tradicionales para fortalecer la biodiversidad en Filipinas
Historia escrita por Nonito Timbang Malingay
2026Esta historia presenta las experiencias y opiniones de agricultores familiares quelideran el camino hacia una mayor sostenibilidad en los sistemas agroalimentariosmediante la combinación de conocimientos tradicionales e innovación. La historia ensí muestra cómo los agricultores familiares están conservando y restaurando labiodiversidad, adaptándose al cambio climático y/o gestionando de forma sosteniblelos recursos naturales.Esta historia fue seleccionada entre 273 historias recibidas de 68 países de todo elmundo a través de una convocatoria abierta celebrada en 2025, titulada“Convocatoria mundial de historias: Los agricultores familiares en el centro de lossistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles y resistentes al clima”, dirigida por la Plataforma de Conocimientos sobre la Agricultura Familiar (PCAF) de la FAO, laUnidad de Colaboración sobre Agricultura Familiar, Redes de Parlamentarios eIniciativas de Comunicación para el Desarrollo de la FAO y una coalición de Aliados.La convocatoria se llevó a cabo a través de la Plataforma de Conocimientos sobre laAgricultura Familiar. Esta acción se inscribe en el marco del Decenio de las NacionesUnidas de la Agricultura Familiar 2019-2028 (DNUAF), cuyo objetivo es fortalecer lavisibilidad y el reconocimiento del papel estratégico de las y los agricultoresfamiliares en un contexto global en transformación, así como subrayar sucontribución esencial a la erradicación del hambre y al desarrollo sostenible de lossistemas alimentarios. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureFamily farming is... taking climate action today for a better tomorrow in Spain
Story by Rosa Rullo Callau
2026This story presents the experiences and voices of family farmers leading the way towards greater sustainability in agrifood systems through a blend of traditional knowledge and innovation. The story itself showcases how family farmers are conserving and restoring biodiversity, adapting to climate change, and/or sustainably managing natural resources. This story was selected from 273 stories received from 68 countries around the world through an open call held in 2025, entitled “Global Call for Stories: Family farmers at the heart of climate-resilient and sustainable agrifood systems” led by the FAO Family Farming Knowledge Platform (FFKP), the FAO Family Farming Engagement, Parliamentary Networks and ComDev Initiatives Unit and a coalition of Allies. The call was part of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF), which aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food, through the Family Farming Knowledge Platform.