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ArticleJournal articleCovid 19 – How forestry can respond to a pandemic- An example from Indonesia
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been firmly in the grip of the Covid-19 virus. In Indonesia, the first patient was reported in early March 2020. The subsequent restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the virus affect the daily lives of all people. Apart from the health sector, some areas of the economic sector are being hit hard. Forest Program III - Sulawesi (FP III) used its presence in Central Sulawesi for additional efforts to reduce the economic impacts of the pandemic for the local communes. Central Sulawesi is one of the ten poorest provinces in Indonesia; according to the official statistic data (BPJS; 04/2021) in the province the percentage of people in poverty increased from 10% (12/2019) to 15% (12/2020). FP III provided funds for the planting of fast-growing species (gmelina sp, moringa sp., musaseae sp. etc.) and herbals (ginger, turmeric, etc.). Following project`s approach, the villagers received financial incentives (US$ 0,14/seedling planted) after the planting was carried out. In the meantime, farmers have long since harvested herbals and fruits. With this activity, carried out specifically to contribute to the Covid-19 pandemic response, farmers have made a positive contribution to the environment and health in many ways. The planting of fast-growing species improves the soil nutrients, creates a microclimate, reduces the risk of erosion, and enhances genetic conservation efforts. In addition, the planting of the selected species rapidly contributes to the health (nutrition) and improves the economic situation of the population trough the payment of incentives and because people have additional products to sell on the market) In total, FP III supported the planting of 207,211 fast-growing tree species and 64,606 herbals. The planting was conducted between June and August 2020. Conclusion: This fast reaction on the impacts of the pandemic turns out as a win-win solution for all beneficiaries and contributes to a better environment. Keywords: Covid-19, Health, Livelihood, Economy, Ecology ID: 3485647 -
ArticleJournal articleIndigenous community forestry and implication to livelihood resilience amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on livelihoods, food chain values, income, basic needs and global community health. There is relationship between human and forests, especially the farmers livelihoods who depend on forest resources. This study presents the characteristics of forest farmers and the changes that occur in forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutions and sources of livelihood during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data and information obtained through observation, interviews and secondary data, analyzed descriptively- qualitatively to understand the dynamics of change in forest farmer groups who manage state forest areas and community forests. The results of the research show that the majority of forest farmers have relatively long farming experience, but are not supported by adequate levels of education and expertise. This situation has implications for the ability to adapt and innovate in forest use, so that the performance of forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutions and farmers' livelihoods decreases during the pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic brought significant changes on farmers groups, especially the effectiveness of their institutions, pressure on livelihoods, and a number of variables that experienced a decrease in their rffectiveness. The biggest changes for farmers in state forest areas are caused by the limited choice of utilization and development of plant commodities in accordance with government regulations. Limited options lead to limited sources of livelihood, so that it can have implications for the farmers' welfare where the poverty level of state forest farmers was higher than that of community forest farmers. It requires the regulatory reformulation and the initiation of adaptation strategies through social engineering to overcome the need for strategies and interventions to strengthen farmer institutions, so that forest farmers are more resilient in facing changes during and after Covid-19. Keywords: Local communities, forest management, harvesting, marketing, institutional ID: 3487132 -
ArticleJournal articleForests in a post-COVID economy: lessons from Thailand
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global pandemic that has caused enormous effects on human lives and the global economy. Political aspirations and discourses have been placing hopes in forestry sector to contribute to green recovery in a post-pandemic context. However, there is limited information and evidence of COVID-19 impacts on the forestry sector and the role forestry sector can play in the green recovery transition. Using Thailand as a case study, this research examines and analyzes the impacts of COVID-19 on the forestry sector, and identifies some areas for forestry sector to contribute in green recovery. Data was collected through desk reviews, key expert interviews and field visits. The results indicate that forestry sector operations in terms of plantations, forestation, and reforestation have slowed down. Forest-based industries and timber trade has been affected due to delay in transport and lengthening of production processes. Forest-based tourism was negatively affected with communities losing the main source of the income. The study concludes that forests are safety nets and serve multiple functions from supporting livelihoods of local communities to regulating the environment, to providing raw materials to forest industry and trade. There is a potential for the forestry sector to utilize its full potential for green recovery measures. However, to make it happen, there is a need for a fresh debate in optimally utilizing forests with forest science and land-use planning in ways that offer safety nets, conserves resources, and generates economy. In addition, it is equally important to foster an enabling policy environment by tackling conflicting policy provisions, embedding social protection mechanisms, and strengthening the tenure security of stakeholders, particularly of local communities. Likewise, targeted investment and financing measures on forestry sector needs to be vested to ensure the green recovery transition in a post-COVID context. Keywords: Sustainable forest management, landuse, safety nets, tenure security, local communities ID: 3623674
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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.
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
2021Also available in:
No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023
Urbanization, agrifood systems transformation and healthy diets across the rural–urban continuum
2023This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet. Since its 2017 edition, this report has repeatedly highlighted that the intensification and interaction of conflict, climate extremes and economic slowdowns and downturns, combined with highly unaffordable nutritious foods and growing inequality, are pushing us off track to meet the SDG 2 targets. However, other important megatrends must also be factored into the analysis to fully understand the challenges and opportunities for meeting the SDG 2 targets. One such megatrend, and the focus of this year’s report, is urbanization. New evidence shows that food purchases in some countries are no longer high only among urban households but also among rural households. Consumption of highly processed foods is also increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries. These changes are affecting people’s food security and nutrition in ways that differ depending on where they live across the rural–urban continuum. This timely and relevant theme is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly-endorsed New Urban Agenda, and the report provides recommendations on the policies, investments and actions needed to address the challenges of agrifood systems transformation under urbanization and to enable opportunities for ensuring access to affordable healthy diets for everyone.