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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyLivestock climate action in Zimbabwe
Enhancing nationally determined contributions for a sustainable future
2025Also available in:
No results found.Zimbabwe is advancing climate change adaptation in its livestock sector, with key strategies reflected in both its initial and updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Although various climate-smart practices are already being implemented through livestock support programs, their contributions to adaptation and mitigation remain largely undocumented, resulting in their omission from the NDCs. To address this, the Department of Livestock Research has introduced a Tier 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for cattle, allowing for more accurate assessments of mitigation potential and informing the 2025 NDC update. This report brings together insights from literature reviews, policy analysis, and stakeholder consultations to evaluate the current policy landscape for livestock-related climate action. It highlights the sector’s growing vulnerability to climate change, including feed scarcity, disease outbreaks, and declining productivity. The report identifies key policy gaps and stresses the importance of capacity building, data-driven planning, and inclusive engagement to enhance climate resilience and reduce emissions in the livestock sector. -
BookletCorporate general interestGreenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems
Global, regional and country trends, 2000–2022
2024Also available in:
No results found.Agrifood systems account for about one-third of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. They are generated within the farm gate, from crop and livestock production activities; by land-use change, caused by deforestation, biomass fires and peatland degradation processes often linked to land clearance for agriculture; and in pre- and post-production processes, comprising the supply chain including food manufacturing, retail, household consumption and food disposal. According to the latest data, global agrifood systems emissions reached 16.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Gt CO2eq) in 2022, virtually unchanged from 2021, and representing an increase of 10 percent since 2000. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookMethane emissions in livestock and rice systems
Sources, quantification, mitigation and metrics
2023Also available in:
No results found.Addressing methane emissions from livestock and rice systems is vital for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. This FAO report comprehensively addresses methane emissions in agriculture and their impact on global greenhouse gas levels. By analysing sources, sinks, quantification methods, and mitigation strategies, this publication highlights challenges and opportunities to reduce methane emissions from livestock and rice production systems.
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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. -
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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