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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 (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)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 (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)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. -
Book (stand-alone)Integrated methodological framework and assessment of water management infrastructure, crop and water productivity in Libya 2025
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No results found.This report presents a thorough evaluation of two key initiatives, OSRO/LIB/100/AFB and OSRO/LIB/002/ITA, which utilize advanced remote sensing technologies alongside field data collection to enhance water management systems. The primary aim is to assess the infrastructure related to water management, focusing specifically on irrigation systems, crop production, and water productivity across Libya, with particular attention to the regions of Fezzan (Southern), Western, and Eastern Libya. The overarching goal of these projects is to improve sustainable water resource management practices. By leveraging the insights gained from these initiatives, there is potential to apply the knowledge and techniques developed here on a national scale. The expected outcomes include the identification of areas requiring rehabilitation and development, as well as the creation of deep insights into innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies that can significantly enhance water productivity at the micro-farm level. -
Book (series)PIC Circular LXI (61) – June 2025 2025
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No results found.The PIC Circular is a key document under the Rotterdam Convention, both for the operation of the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure and as a mechanism for the exchange of information. It is published in June and December in English, French and Spanish. It is done jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva. It directly supports the FAO Programme Priority area on Bioeconomy for Sustainable Food and Agriculture (BE2). -
Journal, magazine, bulletinFood Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #5, 13 June 2025
Monthly report on food price trends
2025Also available in:
No results found.World maize prices declined sharply in May 2025 on improved seasonal availability from Southern Hemisphere harvests and record production prospects in the United States of America. Wheat prices also declined, underpinned by improved crop conditions in some major exporting countries and the effect of trade policy changes in Argentina and the Russian Federation. By contrast, international rice prices increased, influenced by firm demand for fragrant varieties and currency appreciations against the United States dollar in some exporting countries. In most domestic markets monitored by FAO, conflicts, currency fluctuations and extreme weather events continued to be the main drivers of staple food price changes in April and May 2025. Ongoing harvests supported seasonal declines in maize prices in Southern Africa and South America as well as in rice prices in Far East Asia and South America. Ample market wheat supplies helped maintain lower price levels in Far East Asia and South America. By contrast, strong domestic demand supported wheat flour prices in net‑wheat‑importing countries in East Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, while recent subsidy reductions kept wheat flour prices elevated in parts of the Near East and North Africa. Prices of coarse grains remained high in parts of West and East Africa, driven primarily localized production shortfalls, depreciating national currencies, and rising fuel and transport costs. -
Book (series)Food Outlook – Biannual report on global food markets 2025
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No results found.Food outlook is a biannual publication (June and November) focusing on developments affecting global food commodity markets. FAO’s latest assessments indicate a relatively optimistic outlook for food commodity markets, with production and trade of all commodities, except sugar, anticipated to increase. However, this growth will have different impacts on stock recovery, influenced by the delicate balance between supply and demand. Global food commodity production remains vulnerable to weather conditions. Additionally, ongoing geopolitical tensions, uncertainties in policy developments, and potential retaliatory actions could negatively affect the trade outlook. In addition to market assessment, each edition contains a set of special features and market indicators. The June 2025 edition offers a feature article on economic impacts and trade implications of high pathogenicity avian influenza. Additional topics, such as changes in the trade flows following the start of the war in Ukraine, fertilizer update, economic drivers of fish fraud, and implications of decarbonization of the international maritime sector for net food-importing developing countries are also discussed. Overview of the market indicators summarizes developments on the futures markets, ocean freight rates, food import bill, and food price indices.