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Book (series)Technical bookPolicy and legislative frameworks for co-management.
Paper prepared for the APFIC Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Fisheries Co-management in Asia Pacific. Siem Reap, Cambodia, 9–12 August 2005.
2005This paper was prepared for the Asia-Pacific Fisheries Commission workshop on mainstreaming fisheries co-management, held in Cambodia in August 2005. It examines the policy and legislative frameworks for co-management in thirteen countries in Asia and the Pacific, and the extent to which these frameworks hinder or support co-management practices. The nature of policy and legislative frameworks is varied, as is commitment by governments to co-management - in some cases support is more rhetoric th an reality, with insufficient real transfer of powers and financial resources to local levels. Through an analysis of the different case studies, "lessons learned" are presented and a number of conclusions drawn about the key characteristics of a supportive policy and legislative frameworks based on some ideas about "best practice". The adoption of these characteristics by governments would demonstrate their commitment to co-management and increase the likelihood of co-management success. -
BookletCorporate general interestThe Marshall Islands energy audits
The investment case for renewable energies and infrastructure upgrades in the Marshall Islands tuna sector
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This document presents the case for a variety of investments to reduce energy use by onshore tuna processing and service companies in the Marshall Islands. It provides information about the costs, benefits and results from investments identified by audits of the quality and state of plant, equipment and infrastructure, and the related energy consumption of four onshore companies. Practical investment solutions, including the use of renewable energy, were identified to reduce energy costs, with most solutions and improvements requiring investments of between USD 25 000 to USD 1 750 000 and resulting in energy savings of 25-30 percent. Given the savings in energy costs, there is a strong investment case for such investments given short payback periods (months to a few years). The investment case is further supported by the reduced carbon footprint which would result from lower diesel use, potentially increasing interest by investors or corporate donors in investments as part of carbon offset portfolios. Similar audits could be conducted in other small islands developing states (SIDS) in the region, which also face challenges in terms of energy reliability and cost. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookCreating legal space for community-based fisheries and customary marine tenure in the Pacific: issues and opportunities 2004
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No results found.There is much interest in using customary marine tenure (CMT) as a basis for community-based fisheries management (CBFM) in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The laws of PICs lend general support to the use of CMT or tradition in fisheries management. Still, only modest efforts in the use of CMT-based community fisheries management in the PICs are observed. Further legislative action can enhance CMT use in community fisheries management. Government commitment to CBFM generally, and for the ro le of CMT in the CBFM context with support from interested entities and stakeholders including communities, will complement efforts for promoting sustainable utilization of fisheries resources and improved livelihoods in the PICs.
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Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading:
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018. -
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.