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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookCapitalizing on experiences of permaculture in Europe and Central Asia
Review report of implementation, constraints and opportunities. Part 1
2025Also available in:
No results found.This publication, "Capitalizing on experiences on permaculture in Europe and Central Asia: Review report of implementation, constraints, and opportunities", is the first part of a two part publication. The review report provides an in-depth look at the practice of permaculture in Europe and Central Asia, exploring its ethics and principles, as well as its benefits and application.The publication examines the concept of permaculture, its origin and its comprehensive approach to farming and food production, with diversity being at the heart of the permaculture approach. Multiple functional connections created by diversity make permaculture production similar to self-regulating natural and semi-natural ecosystems. It outlines the ethics of permaculture, which are covered by three pillars and 12 design principles, exploring each principle and the benefits these bring to farmers and food producers. This publication also presents an overview of the implementation of permaculture activities in the region, as well as good practices from selected projects which reflect the multifaceted and multilevel character of the permaculture approach. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureScaling up green agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
FAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme TCP/RER/39 (730043), Implementation period: 2023-2024
2024Also available in:
No results found.Discover the transformative potential of Green agriculture with the FAO Regional project on Scaling up Green Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. The project addresses the current gaps in scientific research and technical expertise, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to catalyze the transformation of agrifood systems. This brochure unveils actionable insights, innovative and practical solutions, and collaborative initiatives aimed at reshaping agricultural practices for environmental stewardship and resilience. -
Book (stand-alone)General interest bookFood security and nutrition policy dialogues in Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia 2016–2019
A retrospective
2019Also available in:
This publication is a compendium of the main outcomes of the online stakeholder dialogue organized by the project “Developing Capacity for Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition in Selected Countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia”, funded by the Russian Federation, in collaboration with the Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum). The publication presents an overview of the multiple topics that were discussed from 2017 onwards and provides the reader with a brief introduction to the main ideas and conclusions that emerged during these online consultations. In addition, this publication includes a series of short case studies that highlight good practices and lessons learned from school food and nutrition programmes and from the implementation of food security and nutrition policies in Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. This publication provides an entry point to the current thinking on the topics covered and allows reader to learn from what initiatives, project and actives are presently being implemented.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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