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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureTrinidad and Tobago: Cocoa
One Country One Priority Product
2024Also available in:
This report highlights the significance of cocoa production in Trinidad and Tobago under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. Despite contributing less than 1 percent to the nation’s GDP, Trinidad and Tobago is internationally recognized for its premium-quality cocoa. It is one of only eight countries globally certified by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) for 100 percent fine flavor cocoa and is the birthplace of the Trinitario cocoa variety, renowned for its high value in global markets.The cocoa industry faces critical challenges, including low productivity due to small-scale farming, aging tree stock with reduced yields, and limited investment in technology and infrastructure. Furthermore, climate change, with its unpredictable rainfall patterns and increased pest incidence, poses additional threats to sustainable production. Addressing these challenges requires a coordinated effort among stakeholders to modernize practices and enhance resilience.Supported by FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, and the Cocoa Research Centre of the University of the West Indies, this initiative seeks to revitalize Trinidad and Tobago’s cocoa industry. By promoting innovation, improving farm management, and leveraging the nation’s unique heritage in fine flavor cocoa, the program aims to ensure economic viability, preserve biodiversity, and reinforce the country’s position in global cocoa markets. -
ProjectProgramme / project reportSustainable Cocoa Value Chain Development in the Greater Sepik Region
Support to Rural Entrepreneurship, Investment and Trade in Papua New Guinea (EU-STREIT PNG)
2021Also available in:
No results found.This factsheet shares the key aspects and the materialised deliveries of the EU-STREIT Programme in Papua New Guinea, that is being implemented under the leadership of FAO, to bring about transformative, institutional changes in the cocoa agri-business value chain in the country. Developed to share the gained knowledge with policymakers and scientific institutions, this publication focuses on the cocoa value chain, summarises the general context and the challenges that were prevalent before the commencement of programme implementations, the approach taken by the Organisation to address the recognised issues on concerns, the conducted activities at different layers, from farmers to policy levels, and the planned intervention in the new future. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)Technical bookCocoa
Better Farming Series no. 22
1977Also available in:
No results found.The Cocoa tree bears fruit on its trunk and branches. They are called pods.The pods contain seeds which are called cocoa beans. The beans are made up of a seed coat, a kernel and a germ. Cocoa needs a high temperature, plenty of water and air that is always moist. Therefore, cocoa is grown in the hot and humid regions of Africa (mainly in forest regions), Central and South America, Asia and Oceania.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe 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.