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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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Book (stand-alone)Analysis of nutrition-sensitive public expenditure in Ethiopia’s agrifood sector to enable healthy diets 2025
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No results found.This study aims to provide an analysis of nutrition-sensitive public expenditure in the food and agriculture sector in Ethiopia, to inform and support the optimization of spending in the agrifood sector and increase the availability and affordability of healthy diets to improve nutrition outcomes. The methodology applied in this study draws upon the framework outlined in the "Nutrition-sensitive investments in agriculture and food systems: Budget analysis guidance note" and uses the Monitoring and Analysing Food and Agricultural Policies (MAFAP) programme dataset on public expenditure in the food and agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Referred to as the FAO-adapted Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) 3-step approach, the process entails: 1) defining the perimeter of the analysis; 2) for those expenditures within the food and agriculture perimeter, classify them into either nutrition-sensitive (such as urban horticulture), potentially nutrition-sensitive (cash transfer programmes), or non-nutrition; and 3) vetting and validating the results through a workshop and making a decision on those budget lines where uncertainties remain after the desk-based analysis. As a result, we add a nutrition marker to the dataset covering five fiscal years (2016/2017–2020/2021) in Ethiopia. The findings reveal that nutrition-sensitive agricultural initiatives are not sufficiently prioritised in government spending. Although efforts have been made to promote such investments, their relative budgetary allocation remains low compared to other expenditure areas. The study concludes that increased financial commitment is needed to support programmes that promote healthy diets and improve long-term nutrition outcomes. -
No Thumbnail AvailableJournal, magazine, bulletinBoletín de seguimiento y análisis de los precios alimentarios (FPMA) No. 4 SP, 12 mayo 2025
Informe mensual sobre tendencias de los precios alimentarios
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No results found.Los precios de todos los principales cereales aumentaron ligeramente en abril de 2025. En los mercados del trigo y el maíz, la escasez de suministros exportables en algunos de los principales países exportadores, las fluctuaciones monetarias y las novedades en materia de políticas comerciales tuvieron efectos que influyeron sobre los precios mundiales. Los precios internacionales del arroz aumentaron ligeramente, impulsados por la mayor demanda de variedades aromáticas y la disminución de la presión estacional a la baja de los precios en Viet Nam. El análisis de la FAO sobre los precios internos de los alimentos básicos para marzo-abril de 2025 pone de relieve los efectos continuados de los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos, los conflictos prolongados, las fluctuaciones monetarias y las medidas de política relacionadas con la alimentación. Los precios del maíz disminuyeron en la mayor parte de África austral, como reflejo de las expectativas de recuperación del suministro en 2025 tras las cosechas afectadas por la sequía en 2024. En cambio, el déficit de la producción interna provocó aumentos de los precios del maíz en algunas partes de América central y del Sur. En Europa oriental, el Cáucaso y Asia central, los precios de la harina de trigo se mantuvieron en general estables, con aumentos moderados en Ucrania y Kazajstán. Los precios del arroz disminuyeron en general en el Lejano Oriente asiático, gracias a las perspectivas favorables de las cosechas. En África occidental y oriental, los precios de los cereales secundarios se mantuvieron elevados, debido a déficits localizados de producción, la depreciación de la moneda y las restricciones de acceso relacionadas con los conflictos. En la región del Cercano Oriente y África del Norte, a pesar de los recientes signos de estabilización, los recortes de los subsidios han mantenido altos los precios de la harina de trigo y el pan en la República Islámica del Irán y el Líbano. -
No Thumbnail AvailableJournal, magazine, bulletinFPMA 简报 #4 CH，2025年5月12日
食品价格趋势月度报告
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No results found.2025年4月，所有主要谷物的价格均小幅上涨。在小麦和玉米市场，一些主要出口国出口供应趋紧，汇率波动，以及贸易政策的变化抵消了全球价格的动荡。国际稻米价格略微上涨，原因是香稻需求增强，以及越南季节性价格下行压力减弱。 根据粮农组织对2025年3-4月国内主粮价格数据的分析，极端天气、长期冲突、汇率波动以及食品相关政策措施持续对价格造成影响。南部非洲大多数地区的玉米价格下跌，原因是2025年供应有望恢复（干旱影响了2024年收成）。相比之下，国内产量下降推高了中美和南美部分地区的玉米价格。在东欧、高加索和中亚地区，面粉价格整体保持稳定，其中，乌克兰和哈萨克斯坦价格小幅上涨。由于收成前景良好，远东稻米价格普遍回落。 在西非和东非，粗粮价格维持在高位，原因是局部地区产量下降、货币贬值以及冲突导致供应受限。在近东和北非地区，尽管近期价格出现企稳迹象，但补贴减少导致伊朗和黎巴嫩面粉和面包价格维持在高位。 -
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. -
Book (series)Special report: 2024 FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Republic of South Sudan
May 2025
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No results found.The annual FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) was conducted from 3 to 16 December 2024 to estimate the cereal production during 2024 and assess the overall food security situation in the country. The 2024 net cereal production is estimated at about 1 123 000 tonnes, over 10 percent higher than the 2023 output and 25 percent above the average of the previous five years. Cereal production benefited from overall favourable weather conditions, limited flood-related damage to standing crops and a slight increase in planted area compared to the previous year due to improved security conditions. Despite the good performance of the 2024 cropping season, the cereal deficits remain significant, representing about one-quarter of the domestic cereal requirements, and the food security situation remains dire, with about 7.7 million people (57 percent of the total population) estimated to face IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse levels of acute food insecurity during the lean season between April and July 2025. The main drivers of food insecurity are protracted macroeconomic challenges resulting in high inflation and soaring food prices, insufficient food supply, the lingering impact on livelihoods of consecutive years with widespread floods, episodes of intercommunal violence and a sustained influx of returnees from the war-affected Sudan.