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DocumentFactsheetInformation systems boosting food security in South Sudan - GCP/SSD/003/EC 2017The armed conflict that began in December 2013 in South Sudan has resulted in a weakening of government institutions, a breakdown in the provision of basic services, an economic crisis and severe disruption to livelihoods for a majority of the population. The cumulative effect of this has been severe and rising food insecurity across the country. The resultant post-conflict weakening of technical and institutional capacity has significantly eroded the Government’s ability to formulate and implem ent its national food security strategy. Consequently, food security interventions are now informed by Rapid Food Security Assessments and the more robust Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), both of which almost always result in short-term or emergency humanitarian responses. Addressing chronic food insecurity in South Sudan requires a robust food security information system and analysis framework.
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ProjectFactsheetStrengthening the resilience of communities in Lakes State, South Sudan - GCP/SSD/002/SPA 2019
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No results found.Since the outbreak of civil war and the country’s independence in 2011,South Sudan has faced a number of significant challenges, including widespreadpoverty, skewed distribution of income and the inadequate delivery of socialservices. These have slowed the progress of food security initiatives and therecovery and rehabilitation of the country’s agriculture sector. Livestock playsan important role in the livelihoods of agropastoralist groups. The subsector’sfull potential is not realized, however, in large part as a result of the conflictbeing played out in the country and the resulting instability. Other highlyproblematic elements include disease outbreaks, limited infrastructure andpoorly organized and informed herders, who lack the means to generate addedvalue to dairy production. Within three counties of Lakes State, the projecttherefore aimed to support the increase in productivity and to improveresilience to disasters among agropastoral communities, in an effortto contribute to the country’s improved food and nutrition security in the longterm. -
ProjectFactsheetRapid Livelihood Assistance to Flood Affected Populations in South Sudan - TCP/SSD/3703 2021
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No results found.Beginning in June 2019 heavy rain and flooding has had detrimental effects on crop and livestock production across multiple states in South Sudan, with an estimated 900 000 people being adversely affected Based on a rapid assessment conducted by FAO, approximately 74 157 hectares of cultivated land has been damaged, resulting in a loss of 72 600 tonnes of grain in flood affected areas Further complicating matters, some large scale farms remained flooded, making planting activities impossible in 2019 Moreover, an estimated 3 million livestock were affected by flooding, resulting in widespread mortality and a three fold increase in livestock disease As water levels recede, soil moisture conditions are expected to improve, offering an opportunity for flood recession farming These conditions favour the planting of certain vegetable crop varieties ahead of the usual cropping calendar Importantly, this creates an opportunity to address growing concerns over food and livelihood security among flood affected populations in South Sudan.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
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.