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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 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 (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.
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BookletGeneral and food consumer price indices inflation rates
March 2025 update
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No results found.Annual changes in global and regional consumer price indices (CPIs) measure inflation rates of food and general consumer prices for a group of countries at different geographical scales: subregional, regional and global. The general CPI covers 207 countries, and the food CPI covers 203 countries worldwide; 18.7 percent of the observations for the food CPI and 7.9 percent for the general CPI are estimated. Country and regional consumer price indices are updated in FAOSTAT quarterly. This FAOSTAT Analytical Brief analyses the March 2025 update.In 2024, many countries witnessed a decrease in general and food inflation due to a decline in fuel and energy costs, lower farm-gate prices, and a gradual fading of the effects of previous shocks. Demand decreased, owing also to tighter monetary policies. -
Book (stand-alone)Assessment of drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in West Africa
Methodology and main findings
2025Also available in:
No results found.This report presents the methodology and main findings of an assessment conducted between 2015 and 2020 to identify the primary drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in West Africa. Developed under the project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate,” this assessment supports regional forest governance by providing robust, participatory, and data-driven insights.Combining a systematic literature review with spatial analysis using high-resolution satellite imagery and open-source tools such as SEPAL and Collect Earth, the methodology enabled the identification of changes in land use and forest cover across 64 000 sample plots. National experts from West African countries contributed to the prioritization and interpretation of drivers, ensuring local relevance and ownership.The results reveal that small-scale agriculture, logging, and fire are the predominant drivers of forest change, often occurring in combination within the same plot. These findings highlight the complexity of deforestation and degradation processes and underscore the need for integrated responses. The study also maps the spatial distribution of drivers across countries and provides recommendations for national adaptation of the methodology, policy integration, and community engagement.This assessment offers a replicable framework for understanding forest loss in West Africa and sets the stage for more targeted, science-based forest monitoring and management at both national and regional levels. -
Book (series)Report of the Eighth Working Party on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries, Maputo, Mozambique, 19–21 September 2018 / Rapport du huitième Groupe de travail sur la collaboration et la coopération dans le domaine de la pêche thonière, Maputo, Mozambique, 19-21 septembre 2018 2025
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No results found.This is the final report of the Eighth meeting of the Working Party on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries (WPCCTF) of the Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC). It was prepared by the Secretariat of the SWIOFC, based on the information provided by the participants at the meeting.Ceci est le rapport final de la huitième réunion du Groupe de travail sur la collaboration et la coopération dans le secteur de la pêche thonière de la Commission des pêches pour le sud-ouest de l’océan Indien. Il a été préparé par le Secrétariat de la Commission, sur la base des informations fournies par les participants à la réunion. -
Book (stand-alone)Directives pour l'évaluation de la valeur d'assurance et des risques des petits navires de pêche 2025Les présentes Directives pour l'évaluation de la valeur d'assurance et des risques des petits navires de pêche ont été élaborées afin de faciliter la fourniture de services d'assurance au secteur de la pêche artisanale dans le monde. Elles complètent les Directives volontaires de 2015 visant à assurer la durabilité de la pêche artisanale dans le contexte de la sécurité alimentaire et de l'éradication de la pauvreté (Directives sur la pêche artisanale). L'objectif de ces directives est de permettre au secteur de l'assurance de développer des produits sur mesure pour les petits pêcheurs et de favoriser la collaboration et le partage d'informations entre les assureurs. Les directives ciblent plus particulièrement les petits navires de pêche motorisés, définis comme des navires d'une longueur maximale de 12 mètres utilisant généralement des moteurs hors-bord ou in-bord.Le document décrit les méthodes existantes d'évaluation de la valeur et des risques des petits navires de pêche. Il fournit des méthodes recommandées pour l'évaluation de la valeur et des risques des petits navires de pêche, de leurs moteurs et de l’équipement à bord. Les directives recommandent un processus d'évaluation accéléré, normalisé et fondé sur des règles, adapté aux navires à faible risque, qui représentent la plupart des petits navires de pêche. Le document examine comment les technologies numériques et les connaissances locales peuvent accélérer les processus de demande et d'examen des assurances. Il fournit des listes de contrôle, des formulaires d'autodéclaration, des orientations sur la dépréciation et des méthodes d'évaluation de la valeur des petits navires de pêche. Des conseils pratiques sont également donnés aux assureurs, aux institutions gouvernementales et aux autres parties prenantes afin de faciliter la mise en œuvre des directives et d'améliorer l'accès à l'assurance pour les petits pêcheurs.
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Book (stand-alone)Directrices para la evaluación del valor del seguro y de los riesgos de los buques pesqueros pequeños 2025Las presentes Directrices para la evaluación del valor del seguro y de los riesgos de los buques pesqueros pequeños tienen la finalidad de facilitar la prestación de servicios de seguros al sector de la pesca en pequeña escala a nivel mundial. Complementan las Directrices voluntarias para garantizar la sostenibilidad de la pesca en pequeña escala en el contexto de la seguridad alimentaria y la erradicación de la pobreza (Directrices PPE), de 2015. El objetivo de estas directrices es permitir que el sector asegurador desarrolle productos específicos para los pescadores artesanales y fomentar la colaboración y el intercambio de información entre los proveedores de seguros. Las directrices se centran en los buques pesqueros pequeños motorizados, definidos como aquellos que tienen hasta 12 metros de eslora y que, en general, están dotados de motores intra- o fueraborda. Este documento describe los métodos existentes para la evaluación del valor del seguro y de los riesgos de los buques pesqueros pequeños. Recomienda métodos para la evaluación del valor y de los riesgos de los buques pesqueros pequeños, sus motores y el equipo de a bordo.Las directrices recomiendan un procedimiento de evaluación acelerada, estandarizado y basado en normas, adecuado para buques de riesgo bajo, que representan la mayoría de los buques pesqueros pequeños. El documento analiza cómo las tecnologías digitales y el conocimiento local pueden agilizar los procesos de solicitud y revisión de los seguros. Proporciona listas de comprobación, formularios de autodeclaración, orientaciones sobre la depreciación y métodos para la evaluación del valor de los buques pesqueros pequeños. Se proporciona orientación práctica a los proveedores de seguros, las instituciones gubernamentales y otras partes interesadas para facilitar la implementación de las directrices y mejorar el acceso a los seguros para los pescadores artesanales.