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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 (series)Near East and North Africa – Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2025
Statistics and trends
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No results found.The 2025 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition reveals a stark deterioration in food security across the Arab States in 2024, where hunger reached its highest level in more than two decades, affecting nearly 77.5 million people – 15.8 percent of the population. While global hunger has slightly improved, the region continues to diverge, with undernourishment rising particularly in low-income and conflict-affected countries. Food insecurity has also deepened, with four in ten people experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity, compared to one in three in 2015. The report underscores how the convergence of protracted conflict, economic decline, widening inequalities, climate-related shocks, and disruptions in global supply chains are driving alarming increases in hunger and malnutrition, threatening development gains and heightening risks for millions across the region. -
Book (stand-alone)Mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Uganda
Recommendations from stakeholder consultations 2024–2030
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No results found.This publication outlines a strategic roadmap for mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Uganda from 2024 to 2030. It promotes sustainable practices, community empowerment, and innovative solutions to foster economic prosperity while ensuring environmental stewardship. By connecting biodiversity-friendly production with market opportunities and by promoting responsible resource management, this roadmap aims to build a resilient future for Uganda, safeguarding its rich natural wealth and ensuring the well-being of its people. -
Book (stand-alone)Agrifood systems in national adaptation plans
An analysis
2025Also available in:
No results found.As the national adaptation plan (NAP) process gains global momentum, this joint FAO–UNDP analysis produced under the SCALA programme looks across all NAPs from developing countries – 64 in total as of 15 June 2025 – to take stock of adaptation priorities and needs in agrifood systems. The analysis serves as a reference for guiding adaptation implementation and investments, highlighting adaptation planning progress and gaps, and providing actionable insights on how to strengthen the integration of agrifood systems into NAPs in a way that is grounded in evidence-based, forward-looking, and inclusive approaches. It recognizes that agrifood systems are highly sensitive and exposed to climate change, and their effective integration into NAPs is an important step towards advancing resilience, food security, and sustainable development. -
BookletPlan d’action 2024-2027 pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO relative à l’intégration de la biodiversité dans tous les secteurs de l’agriculture 2025
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Le Plan d'action pour la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie de la FAO sur l'intégration de la biodiversité dans tous les secteurs agricoles 2024–2027 reflète les expériences acquises lors de la mise en œuvre du Plan d'action 2021-2023. Il prend en compte le Cadre d'action sur la biodiversité pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture, approuvé par la Commission des ressources génétiques pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture et par le Conseil en 2021. Il est en accord avec le Cadre mondial pour la biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal, adopté lors de la 15e réunion de la Conférence des Parties à la Convention sur la diversité biologique en décembre 2022.En accord avec la Stratégie de la FAO sur l'intégration de la biodiversité dans tous les secteurs agricoles, la FAO met en œuvre le Plan d'action en s'appuyant sur les principes de gouvernance efficace, de partenariats, d'une approche basée sur les connaissances, d'inclusivité, et d'égalité des genres ainsi que l'autonomisation des femmes. -
BookletFAO calls for action to strengthen Rift Valley fever preparedness across Africa 2025
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No results found.Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne viral disease endemic to many African countries, posing significant risks to human health, animals, and livestock. Its complex transmission dynamics make monitoring and control challenging. To strengthen early warning and management, FAO developed the Rift Valley Fever Early Warning Decision Support Tool (RVF DST), forecast risks in real time and inform alerts to vulnerable countries. Between August and October 2025, above-average rainfall and widespread flooding—particularly across the Sahel belt from Senegal and Mauritania in the west to Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea in the east—created favourable conditions for vector proliferation. RVF outbreaks have been confirmed in Senegal, Mauritania, and The Gambia, heightening the risk of further spread across the continent. FAO urges countries to increase awareness, enhance preparedness, and protect vulnerable communities, livestock, and livelihoods. Strengthened coordination between animal health, public health, and environmental sectors is essential to manage ongoing RVF risks effectively.