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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureDeveloping smallholder-oriented IPM strategies for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) management 2021
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No results found.This flyer will be shared to invite registration to the online conference 'Developing smallholder-oriented IPM strategies for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) management', taking place from 24–26 August 2021. -
ProjectFactsheetSupport to AU-DREA in Reinforcement of Plant Health Governance in Africa through Coordinated Management of the Fall Armyworm – Spodoptera Frugiperda (PHGOV-FAW) - TCP/RAF/3614 2020
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No results found.The Fall Armyworm ( was first detected in central and western Africa in 2016 Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, the FAW feeds on over 80 species of plant Many of these, including maize, rice, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, cotton and various vegetables, are important crops in Africa The pest spread quickly to other sub regions of the continent, and by mid 2017 28 countries in sub Saharan Africa had reported the presence of FAW Pest outbreaks in many African countries are generally controlled with the use of agrochemicals (mainly pesticides) Oftentimes, pesticides are deployed at high concentrations, thereby increasing the risk of pesticide residue in produce The reliance on these chemicals to control pests increases production costs and poses risks to human health and the environment This project was formulated to facilitate a coordinated response to managing the FAW throughout sub Saharan Africa The Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture ( of the African Union played a major role in this response, by working to mobilize political support and commitment to effectively and sustainably manage the FAW at continental level The DREA also supported technical interventions through the Inter African Phytosanitary Council ( of the African Union, which, acting as a Regional Plant Protection Organization, assisted National Plant Protection Organizations ( in confronting FAW related issues and providing the African Union Commission with up to date information regarding FAW outbreaks. -
ProjectFactsheetStrengthening ECOWAS Coordination and Communication on Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Monitoring and Impact Assessment in West African Countries - TCP/RAF/3705 2022
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The human food chain is under continued threat, owing to an alarming increase in the number of outbreaks of transboundary plant pests and diseases Globalization, trade and climate change, as well as reduced resilience in production systems, as a result of decades of unsustainable agricultural intensification, have all played a role Over the years, 20 to 60 percent of harvest loss of various food crops in West Africa has been attributed to the prevalence of plant pest and diseases in the ECOWAS region The presence of plant pathogens has significantly contributed to food insecurity, leading to health challenges such as stunting in children, and less competitiveness in regional and international trade.
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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. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookTracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2025 2025The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the 2030 Agenda is now more crucial than ever, as the target date draws near and many goals are still far from being achieved. Countries across the globe are grappling with an array of complex and interconnected challenges, including ongoing conflicts, health crises, biodiversity loss, the escalating impacts of climate change, and political and economic tensions. FAO is the custodian agency for 22 SDG indicators spanning Goals 2, 5, 6, 12, 14 and 15. Among its key responsibilities as a custodian agency is to curate the indicator methodologies, collect, harmonize and compile data from countries, as well as disseminate and analyse data at global level. This report provides an analysis of regional and global figures and trends for the 22 SDG indicators under FAO's responsibility, thus fulfilling one of FAO’s key roles as custodian agency. The world is at a moderate distance from achieving roughly half of the food and agriculture-related SDG indicators under FAO custodianship; one-quarter of the indicators are close to being achieved, whereas another quarter remains far or very far from being achieved. Meanwhile, progress since 2015 has deteriorated on over three-fifths of the indicators; one indicator has stagnated; whereas only the remaining one-third of indicators have registered an improvement or slight improvement.
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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.