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DocumentOther documentMechanical soil conservation strategies to reduce soil erosion in Dominica 2014
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No results found.In Dominica, natural disasters, such as storms and heavy rainfalls, regularly occur and have a direct impact on its agricultural sector. Therefore, mechanical soil conservation strategies are important management practices for crop production. These strategies use methodologies that include the use of bunds, terraces, waterways / drainage channels, and other structures, for example vegetative barriers, or stone / rock lines. Thereby, the structures are so installed as to break the force of winds or decrease the velocity of runoff to reduce soil erosion. Barriers can be constructed with live material, such as plants, dead material, such as rocks, or with a mixture of both materials. For an illustration of different on-farm erosion control strategies see the pictures attached to this practice. -
DocumentOther documentHedgerows/alley cropping to control soil erosion, Jamaica 2008
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No results found.Jamaican small farmers implement hedgerow/alley cropping to mitigate the impacts of hydro-meteorological hazards. The hedgerows/alley cropping system is the growing of crops, usually food crops, in an alley formed by trees or woody shrubs that are cut back at crop planting and maintained as hedgerows by frequent trimming during cropping. Farmers in Jamaica showed high acceptance of this technology because it is easy to implement, low financial cost and effective to compact soil erosion. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)BulletinKeeping the land alive. Soil erosion: its causes and cures 1983
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025
Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition
2025While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureClimate change and nutrition: Policy and research roundtable dialogue on integrated climate–nutrition action, 5 February 2025 2025
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In the framework of the project GCP/GLO/1266/FRA-F, in collaboration with the Government of France, FAO organized a climate–nutrition roundtable entitled “Policy and Research Roundtable Dialogue on Integrated Climate–Nutrition Action” on 5 February 2025. The event brought together approximately 1 300 participants, both in person and online, and featured distinguished speakers, including Permanent Representatives, government officials, leading researchers, and senior officials from UN agencies and civil society organizations. Over the course of three hours, a joint keynote presentation shared the latest data, metrics, and evidence on the impact of integrated climate-nutrition action followed by rich discussions exploring key policy options and opportunities and research themes.This brochure presents the key take-home messages from the keynote presentations and panel discussions, complemented by selected quotes from event speakers. The key take-home messages highlight the evidence base on climate change and nutrition linkages, the impact of integrated climate–nutrition actions, positive experiences and promising practices, as well as evidence gaps identified by speakers, providing a concise and impactful summary of the roundtable’s key insights to advance integrated actions across the climate, agrifood, and nutrition sectors. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookDeveloping sustainable food value chains 2014Aimed at policy-makers, project designers and field practitioners, this publication provides the conceptual foundation for a new set of FAO handbooks on sustainable food value chain development. It defines the concept of a sustainable food value chain, presents a development paradigm that integrates the multidimensional concepts of sustainability and value added, highlights ten guiding principles, and discusses the potential and limitations of the approach. By doing so, this handbook makes a str ong case for placing sustainable food value chain development at the heart of any strategy aimed at reducing poverty and hunger in the long run.