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Book (stand-alone)Secondary Guidelines for Development of National Farm Animal Genetic Resources Management Plans - Management of small populations at risk 1998In recognition of the importance of animal genetic resources (AnGR), and of the sizeable portion that is currently at risk of loss, and in keeping with FAO’s mandate and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) a special action programme for the Global Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources was launched by FAO in 1992. One of the objectives of this Programme is the development of Guidelines for country use. The Primary Guideline Document (FAO, 1996), mainly targeted towards policy ma kers, is designed to help countries get started to identify the main elements and objectives of an animal genetic resources management plan, and to outline the strategic policy directions required to fulfil these objectives. The Primary document is complemented and supported by four secondary documents targeted mainly at those that implement policy, administratively and technically, covering the following issues: characterization, livestock production systems description, active breed use and de velopment, and managing populations at risk to provide guidance for the management of areas identified in the primary document. These Guidelines looks at the specific aspects, options and techniques for the management of populations at risk.
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DocumentPlan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Agriculture (2014-2016) 2014
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The Government of Lao PDR and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) in particular have recognized the need for reducing the underlying risks to counterbalance hazard and disaster impacts. A proactive, integrated approach to disaster risk management (DRM) with a strong focus on disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures, linked to poverty reduction, food and nutrition security, and the emerging challenges of climate change is a new priority for sustainable agricultural development. MAF has i nitiated an interactive DRR stakeholder consultation process in 2013, which led to the development of this Plan of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Agriculture (2014-2016); This plan will guide the ministry and its departments to systematically integrate risk mitigation and prevention into ongoing and new development activities, enhance preparedness for response, and promote faster recovery in agricultural sectors, including crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries/aq uaculture; its implementation will ultimately contribute to increasing the resilience of rural livelihoods to climate-related hazards and disasters. -
ProjectSupporting the Implementation and Revision of Agriculture Disaster Risk Management (ADRM) Plan in Dominica - TCP/DMI/3702 2022
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No results found.Dominica is recurrently threatened by severe natural hazards and disasters, due to its topography and location in the hurricane belt, and because of its mountainous terrain, farming is mainly practiced on steep slopes Tropical storms often cause high crop losses, landslides and severe soil erosion, as well as nutrient leaching, which in turn results in low soil fertility and low productivity As the frequency of extreme weather events continues to grow in the Caribbean additional support and preparation is needed to help prevent and mitigate potential damages to the agriculture as well as to other sectors in Dominica.
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