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ProjectFactsheetPromoting Ecologically-Based Alternatives to Highly Hazardous Pesticides to Enhance Food Safety and Security in the Pacific Region - TCP/SAP/3803 2024
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No results found.Boosting food production in the Pacific Islands is a key strategy for increasing food security, economic stability and resilience to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, food imports and supply chains were disrupted and access to fresh produce was severely impacted, posing serious concerns for food security. It was therefore essential that the agricultural sector in the larger islands in the Pacific be revived. Central to agricultural growth are sustainable pest management strategies and robust and functioning biosecurity systems. Previous agricultural intensification efforts have however led to modest and short-lived yield gains in the region. The average yields of vegetables in Fiji are still from four to seven times lower than those in neighbouring countries, such as New Zealand and Australia. The lack of effective and sustainable pest management strategies in the Pacific is a serious limit to agricultural growth. Plant pests, including invasive and emerging pests, continue to take a significant toll on crop productivity in the region. International trade and climate change create new pathways and ecological niches that facilitate the establishment and spread of pests and diseases into new geographical areas. -
ProjectFactsheetPromoting Sound Pest and Pesticide Management in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe - TCP/SFS/3701 2022
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ProjectFactsheetHazardous Pesticide Waste Management and Environmental Remediation in Mozambique - UTF/MOZ/107/MOZ 2025
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No results found.In Mozambique, the improper management and disposal of pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have posed serious risks to food supplies and agricultural land. Over time, the accumulation of obsolete pesticides and contamination of sites created additional hazards to human health and the environment, requiring urgent action. Despite the introduction of new pesticide legislation in 2009, the country needed to strengthen its capacity for effective regulation. Enhancing capacities was crucial to addressing challenges such as poor management practices, unsafe storage and inadequate disposal methods. Following three previous phases of projects that identified and removed obsolete pesticides, this project was initiated to address the disposal of remaining stocks. It was conducted alongside a complementary Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded initiative to achieve their shared objectives. From 2012 to 2024, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) partnered with Mozambique’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER) to implement Phase IV of pesticide disposal efforts and reduce the risks posed by pesticide waste through waste disposal, site remediation, capacity development and legislative support.
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NewsletterNewsletterSWM Community Conservancy Project Newsletter, Issue 7 - March to August 2025 2025
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No results found.This Newsletter showcases the highlghts of the past six months of activities in the SWM Programma Kavango Zambesi (KAZA) sites (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zmbabwe). This latest issue covers the priod from March 2025 to August 2025 and features interesting project highlights from each participating country, regional news about the International Conference andSummit in Harare, Zimbabwe, as well as inspiring "SWM Talks" by Bennett Kahuure, Director of Parks and Wildlife, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia. -
BookletTechnical briefThe Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
Overview
2025Young people stand at the heart of a rapidly changing world. They have the vision, energy and entrepreneurial spirit to find new and innovative ways to cultivate, create, package and transport the food we all need. If adequately nourished, educated, equipped with resources and involved in decision-making, young people can drive economic transformation and global prosperity. This brief presents the key messages and findings from the FAO report The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems – the most comprehensive evidence-based analysis of youth engagement in agrifood systems to date. It highlights both the opportunities available to young people and the structural barriers they face, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers and development actors. The aim is to support more equitable and sustainable agrifood systems, where rural youth are not only beneficiaries but also drivers of change. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025
Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition
2025While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030.