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MeetingMeeting documentThe Coping Strategies Index: A tool for rapidly measuring food security and the impact of food aid programs in emergencies
FAO International Workshop on “Food Security in Complex Emergencies: building policy frameworks to address longer-term programming challenges” Tivoli, 23-25 September 2003
2003Also available in:
No results found.This paper looks at the Coping Strategies Index, which was developed by CARE to provide regular measurements for monitoring changes in food security and assessing the impact of food aid interventions in highly food insecure countries. The CSI is an indicator of household food security that is relatively simple and quick to use, straightfoward to understand and correlates well with more complex measures of food security. -
Book (series)Technical studyEcosystem approach to fisheries in South and Southeast Asia
Lessons from marine capture fisheries
2025Also available in:
No results found.The ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF) has been widely promoted as a framework for fisheries management, integrating ecological, social and governance dimensions. This publication compiles ten case studies of diverse fisheries from South and Southeast Asia to showcase ongoing efforts to manage fisheries under EAF principles and synthesize lessons learned from its implementation in the region. The findings highlight several key factors driving the transition to EAF, including ecological crises such as stock depletion and habitat loss, socioeconomic challenges like declining fisher incomes, and governance reforms promoting co-management and stakeholder participation. Enabling conditions – such as strong community leadership, regional policy support, and financial incentives – have facilitated EAF adoption. However, persistent barriers – such as weak enforcement, limited scientific data, and socioeconomic pressures – continue to hinder long-term sustainability. EAF implementation faces compounding challenges, particularly in socioeconomically depressed, resource-dependent communities, where environmental and economic vulnerabilities create self-reinforcing cycles. While EAF adoption has grown globally, its partial success often stems from localized, species-specific efforts that fail to address broader ecological complexities and cross-scale environmental stressors. Sustainable financing remains a critical barrier to full implementation. For long-term success, EAF must be embedded within a comprehensive, multi-scale governance framework that aligns ecological sustainability with socioeconomic resilience. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetFactsheetPeam Khleang Community Fishery: Advancing inclusive governance and sustainable livelihoods
Case study
2025Also available in:
No results found.This case study highlights the steady renewal of the Peam Khleang Community Fishery (CFi) in Kandal Province, where local management once struggled to protect resources and maintain participation. Through support from the CAPFISH-Capture Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Fisheries Administration (FiA) of MAFF with technical guidance from FAO, the community has strengthened its internal governance and diversified its livelihood base.A fair and community-led re-election of the CFi committee helped restore trust and clarify responsibilities. Continuous training enabled committee members to work more confidently with commune authorities and FiA officers. The adoption of the SMART patrolling system made surveillance more systematic and evidence-based, improving compliance with fisheries regulations.At the same time, intentional efforts to involve women increased their visibility and influence in decision-making processes. The introduction of alternative income-generating activities—such as small-scale aquaculture, poultry raising, and vegetable production—has reduced direct pressure on natural fish stocks. Revenues are now reinvested into shared needs identified by the community, creating a cycle of benefits that supports stronger governance, social inclusion, and sustainable fisheries management.
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Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestPublishing at FAO 2025
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No results found.This document consists of comprehensive guidance for producing FAO publications throughout all stages of the process, from conceptualization to dissemination and beyond. It is divided into sections focusing on matters regarding the workflow, visual identity, content and structure of FAO publications. In addition to FAOSTYLE in six languages, this guidance also includes: "Publishing policy", providing high-level guidance aimed at those involved in the creation or approval of a publishing plan; "Authorship and plagiarism guidelines", outlining the principles and criteria for authorship of FAO publications; "Graphic design guidelines", focusing on the practical application of FAO's visual identity and design standards; “Responsible use of AI in publishing”, covering how to use AI responsibly and ethically when producing a publication; “Open Access policy”, a summary of the policy that encourages the wide use, reproduction and dissemination of the intellectual property that FAO produces; and "Digital publishing", guidance on how to create a digital (HTML) publication. Publishing at FAO is a living document and will continue to evolve as publishing practices evolve. A new section on managing a publishing project is forthcoming. Last updated June 2025. -
BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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