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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureASIS-Country tool calibration and national adaptation process 2015
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The idea of ASIS-global is to simulate the analysis that a remote-sensing expert would undertake, and to express the results in simplified form as maps for final users. Every 10 days, ASIS generates a map for the GIEWS team showing “hotspots” around the world where crops are affected by water shortage during the growing period. To avoid generating false alarms, the “hotspots” identified have to be confirmed with data from public institutions and, if possible, checks are conducted on the ground, or socioeconomic variables such as the variation in agricultural product prices are analysed. It is also possible to verify the “hotspots” using agro-meteorological models with data obtained from the national meteorological network, which ultimately show indicator convergence. -
ProjectProgramme / project reportLive fish calibration of hydroacoustic equipment on board R/V Rastrelliger (EK system, March 1978 and EK/S system, November-December 1978). Phase II, Field document 7
Pelagic Fishery Investigation on the South-West Coast, India, IND/75/038
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No results found.This report describes the live fish calibration experiments on board the project research vessel RASTRELLIGER, which were carried out with the old EK system prior to its removal and with the new type EK/S hydroacoustic system, installed in April 1978, with particular reference to extrapolated constant values for mixed pelagic species. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideGuide to the calibration of soil tests for fertilizer recommendations
FAO Soils Bulletin 18
1973Also available in:
No results found.The purpose of this bulletin is to serve as a guide for the specialists in the laboratories in developing countries. It is the first attempt to compile and develop from the experience and information of various successful soil testing laboratories a suitable methodology for each step of the soil test calibration into a calibration system which can be applied under most varied soil and climatic conditions.
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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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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. -
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.