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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureTowards sustainable fish value chains for domestic tuna in Kiribati
A ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033)
2025Also available in:
No results found.Kiribati, a small island country in the Central Pacific Ocean, has one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones (EEZs), with abundant marine resources and tuna stock within its water. The artisanal tuna catch plays an important role in food security. An estimated 4 000 tonnes of tuna were caught annually by artisanal fishers, equating to annual tuna supply of around 33 kg per capita. Subsistence fishing is critical, with 47 percent of 20 000 households directly engaged in fishing activities; of these, 69 percent fish solely for home consumption. Fish consumption is estimated to exceed 70 kg per capita, one of the highest rates globally, being the primary protein source of protein in local diets. FAO SVC4SIDS project focuses on enhancing the domestic tuna value chain in the capital, South Tarawa, and two outer islands, Makin and Nikuanu, with further activities extending to North Tarawa. In collaboration with national stakeholders, the project has developed a comprehensive 10-year strategy. This aims at enhancing local capacity through sustainable infrastructure development, market-oriented vocational training, improved aquatic food safety and private sector development. While prioritised activities are being implemented, broader adoption and scaling of interventions requires collaboration and additional support. The publication seeks to garner support from development and donor partners. -
MeetingMeeting documentEvaluating the efficiency of tropical tuna purse seiners in the Indian Ocean: first steps towards a measure of fishing effort 2015
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureTowards sustainable value chains for mackerel scad and tuna-like species in Cabo Verde
A ten-year upgrading strategy (2023–2033)
2024Also available in:
Cabo Verde is one of the Africa Small Island Developing States (SIDS) where fisheries make substantial contributions to achieving food security, creating employment, and increasing income. Fisheries production has increased significantly in the past decades while recent years showed capricious trends. Annual production reported around 11 600 tonnes in 2021, of which the most valuable species caught were tuna and pelagic fish (FAO, 2024). Fish and fish products are the main exports, estimated at around USD 31 million, comprising over 70 percent of the trade (ITC, 2024), with mostly canned tuna and mackerel. The social, economic, and environmental importance of fisheries extends to individuals and the society in the country.FAO SVC4SIDS project and the National Value Chain Task Force collaboratively developed a comprehensive 10-year strategy to upgrade key areas. This includes 10 projects, 24 outputs, and 36 activities, all designed to foster sustainable growth, enhance value addition, and improve the quality of economic activities. It aligns with the principles and objectives of Cabo Verde's Fisheries Resource Management Plan and the Policy Charter for the Blue Economy, focusing on resource sustainability, economic growth, employment, and social cohesion. Recognising the need for further funding and investment in these initiatives, the publication aims to garner support from development and donor partners.
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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. -
Book (series)Technical studyThe impact of climate variability and extremes on agriculture and food security - An analysis of the evidence and case studies
Background paper for The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018
2020Also available in:
No results found.Global climate studies show that not only temperatures are increasing and precipitation levels are becoming more varied, all projections indicate these trends will continue. It is therefore imperative that we understand changes in climate over agricultural areas and their impacts on agriculture production and food security. This study presents new analysis on the impact of changing climate on agriculture and food security, by examining the evidence on recent climate variability and extremes over agricultural areas and the impact of these on agriculture and food security. It shows that more countries are exposed to increasing climate variability and extremes and the frequency (the number of years exposed in a five-year period) and intensity (the number of types of climate extremes in a five-year period) of exposure over agricultural areas have increased. The findings of this study are compelling and bring urgency to the fact that climate variability and extremes are proliferating and intensifying and are contributing to a rise in global hunger. The world’s 2.5 billion small-scale farmers, herders, fishers, and forest-dependent people, who derive their food and income from renewable natural resources, are most at risk and affected. Actions to strengthen the resilience of livelihoods and food systems to climate variability and extremes urgently need to be scaled up and accelerated.