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BookletTechnical reportCombatting and eliminating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Asia-Pacific region 2019
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No results found.This brochure documents the challenges of combatting and eliminating IUU fishing in Asia-Pacific and then sets out the national, regional and international responses to those challenges. The effects of IUU fishing can be severe, particularly for coastal and small island developing states heavily dependent on fisheries. It has adverse impacts on national economies, on peoples’ livelihoods—especially of individual small-scale fishers in poor coastal communities in developing countries— on food security, and on the environment. It typically degrades the environment, inhibits stock rebuilding efforts and exacerbates the decline of many fisheries. The brochure presents FAO's work with countries, partners and regional fishery bodies in Asia-Pacific to ensure that fisheries can be made sustainable for present fishers and future generations, and that fisheries provide a safe and equitable environment in which to work. FAO encourages improved cooperation between countries, legal mechanisms for landing of fish across borders, agreements to report foreign vessels landing fish, joint controls of dual flagging, standardization of vessel markings, and harmonization of catch documentation. In concise summaries, the brochure explains the binding and non-binding instruments negotiated by member countries that can help eliminate IUU fishing and aim to protect the marine and inland waters resources of fisheries. -
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MeetingMeeting documentAPFIC’s 2018-2019 Programme of Work and Budget. Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission Thirty-fifth session (APFIC)
Cebu, the Philippines, 11-13 May 2018
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No results found.Based on the recommendations from the 34th Session of APFIC, the 76th Executive Committee, the proposed 2018-2023 APFIC Strategic Plan and in alignment with the FAO Strategic Framework and the FAO Committee on Fisheries, the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific, and RAP Regional Initiative on Blue Growth, the Secretariat proposes the following APFIC work plan for next inter-sessional period (2018-2019).
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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideRecarbonizing global soils – A technical manual of recommended management practices
Volume 5 - Forestry, wetlands, urban soils – Practices overview
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No results found.During the last decades, soil organic carbon (SOC) attracted the attention of a much wider array of specialists beyond agriculture and soil science, as it was proven to be one of the most crucial components of the earth’s climate system, which has a great potential to be managed by humans. Soils as a carbon pool are one of the key factors in several Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 15, “Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss” with the SOC stock being explicitly cited in Indicator 15.3.1. This technical manual is the first attempt to gather, in a standardized format, the existing data on the impacts of the main soil management practices on SOC content in a wide array of environments, including the advantages, drawbacks and constraints. This manual presents different sustainable soil management (SSM) practices at different scales and in different contexts, supported by case studies that have been shown with quantitative data to have a positive effect on SOC stocks and successful experiences of SOC sequestration in practical field applications. Volume 5 includes 24 practices that have a direct impact on SOC sequestration and maintenance in forestry, wetlands and urban soils. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food and Agriculture 2019
Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
2019The need to reduce food loss and waste is firmly embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Food loss and waste reduction is considered important for improving food security and nutrition, promoting environmental sustainability and lowering production costs. However, efforts to reduce food loss and waste will only be effective if informed by a solid understanding of the problem. This report provides new estimates of the percentage of the world’s food lost from production up to the retail level. The report also finds a vast diversity in existing estimates of losses, even for the same commodities and for the same stages in the supply chain. Clearly identifying and understanding critical loss points in specific supply chains – where considerable potential exists for reducing food losses – is crucial to deciding on appropriate measures. The report provides some guiding principles for interventions based on the objectives being pursued through food loss and waste reductions, be they in improved economic efficiency, food security and nutrition, or environmental sustainability. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideProcessing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables: A technical guide 2010
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No results found.There has been a marked upward trend in production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Pacific in recent years. Along with rising consumer demand has come greater awareness of food safety issues and increased need for convenience and quality. Selection of high quality horticultural produce for processing and implementation of good practices during processing operations are required to assure both the quality of the produce and the safety of the final product. This technical guide reviews, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the critical issues that must be addressed for fresh-cut produce to meet consumer demand for convenience, quality and safety. A case study on fresh-cut processing in Thailand is included. The guide should be of practical value to small processors, trainers and extension workers who provide support to individuals engaged in production of fresh-cut tropical produce for sale.