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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)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)FAO Yearbook of Forest Products 2001 2003
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No results found.The FAO Yearbook of Forest Products is a compilation of statistical data on basic forest products for all countries and territories of the world. It contains series of annual data on the volume of production and the volume and value of trade in forest products. It includes tables showing direction of trade and average unit values of trade for certain products. Statistical information in the yearbook is based primarily on data provided to the FAO Forestry Department by the countries through quest ionnaires or official publications. In the absence of official data, FAO makes an estimate based on the best information available. -
Document中国的粮食和农业生物学多样性国家报告 2019
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No results found.These country reports are prepared as a contribution to the FAO publication, The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture. The preparation of Country Reports provided an overview of existing information gaps and helped to establish a baseline information on biodiversity for food and agriculture. They also provided information on the role of biodiversity for food and agriculture in the provision of multiple ecosystem services. These country reports helped to address the following questions: • What is the state of the conservation and use of biodiversity for food security and nutrition, ecosystem services and sustainability? • What trends can be identified in the conservation and use of biodiversity for food and agriculture and in the effects of major drivers of change? • How can conservation and use of biodiversity for food and agriculture be improved and the contributions of biodiversity to food security and nutrition, ecosystem services, sustainability and the improvement of livelihoods of farmers, pastoralists, forest dwellers and fisher folk be enhanced?
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No Thumbnail AvailableJournal, magazine, bulletinMonthly price update. Oilseeds, Oils and Meals, No. 189 | April 2025 2025
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No results found.The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. -
Book (stand-alone)Guía de aplicación de chaqueo sin quema hacia una agricultura sostenible con sistemas agroforestales 2025
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No results found.En esta guía se detalla la implementación del chaqueo sin quema, una práctica sostenible diseñada para mejorar la productividad agrícola mientras se protege la biodiversidad en ecosistemas vulnerables como la Amazonía y la Chiquitania boliviana. Este enfoque combina sistemas agroforestales con técnicas que minimizan el impacto ambiental, como el manejo manual de residuos y el uso de materia orgánica, que reemplaza a las prácticas tradicionales de quema que contribuyen a la degradación del suelo, las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y la pérdida de biodiversidad.En esta publicación se ofrece una metodología práctica que incluye la preparación de terrenos, la selección de material genético y la planificación de cultivos, a la vez que se destacan ejemplos exitosos de parcelas piloto implementadas en comunidades rurales. Además, se presenta un análisis comparativo de costos y beneficios entre el chaqueo sin quema y los métodos tradicionales, subrayando su viabilidad económica y las ventajas a largo plazo. En la guía también se enfatiza la importancia de la participación comunitaria, promoviendo la equidad de género y el empoderamiento local en la gestión de recursos naturales.Dirigida a agricultores, formuladores de políticas y organizaciones de desarrollo, esta guía no solo contribuye a la mitigación del cambio climático, sino que también fortalece la resiliencia de las comunidades rurales frente a desafíos ambientales. Como herramienta educativa, proporciona un modelo replicable que promueve prácticas agrícolas sostenibles y la conservación de los ecosistemas en el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia y otros contextos similares. -
Book (stand-alone)Enabling consistent reporting and monitoring for freshwater (inland waters) restoration under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2025
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No results found.This publication provides guidance for reporting on the restoration of freshwater (inland water) ecosystems under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It introduces a definition of “area under restoration” tailored to the unique characteristics of freshwater ecosystems and outlines key considerations for monitoring restoration efforts. By promoting consistent and coherent reporting, the guidelines aim to support countries in tracking progress, enhancing ecological outcomes, and ensuring that these critical but often overlooked ecosystems are effectively restored and maintained. -
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Book (stand-alone)Exploring the future landscape of new food sources and production systems
A foresight exercise
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No results found.Agrifood systems are undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advances, scientific discoveries, and the need to become more sustainable and resilient. In response, new food sources and production systems (NFPS) are emerging worldwide, with the potential to alter the global food landscape over the next 5 to 25 years.The FAO Food Safety Foresight Programme conducted a multi-phase foresight exercise to explore potential food safety implications of emerging new food sources and production systems. Through expert consultations and a structured methodology combining a two-part Delphi survey and mind mapping, the exercise identified 44 emerging innovations across nine clusters expected to develop between now and 2050.The exercise revealed both opportunities and challenges associated with the innovations, highlighting the need for proactive preparation by food safety authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the safe development and implementation of these innovations while protecting public health. Several steps were identified as necessary to achieving this: improving communication on the safety implications of NFPS, fostering technical advancement for safety assurance, developing tailored safety assessments, encouraging collaboration between regulators and industry, and harmonizing regulatory requirements while maintaining safety standards.The findings also highlighted various social, technological, economic, environmental and political issues that must be addressed for the safe integration of these innovations into food systems. Continuous monitoring and assessment of emerging NFPS issues is crucial to better understand the long-term implications for food safety and public health.