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Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestLivro de atividades - Heróis da alimentação 2020A produção agrícola tem vindo a aumentar ao longo dos anos para satisfazer as necessidades de uma população que cresce de dia para dia. Isto foi conseguido cultivando principalmente produtos agrícolas de base, como o trigo, o milho ou o arroz, porque estes eram acessíveis e cumprem a maior parte das nossas necessidades de energia. Apesar da melhoria na produção de alimentos, ela fez-se à custa de danos aos recursos naturais, contribuindo para as emissões de gases com efeito de estufa e para a perda da diversidade das culturas. Mas é possível mudar os nossos sistemas de alimentação de modo a garantirmos a produção sustentável de uma variedade de alimentos nutritivos, a sua acessibilidade em termos económicos e a sua disponibilidade para todas as pessoas. Os agricultores e os trabalhadores de toda a cadeia alimentar estarão na primeira linha da mudança, mas todos nós temos de os apoiar. É a estes heróis que temos de agradecer os alimentos que consumimos diariamente.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureLa ciencia, la innovación y la transformación digital al servicio de la inocuidad alimentaria 2018Los avances científicos, las innovaciones técnicas y la aplicación de la tecnología digital tienen el potencial de contribuir a una transformación estructural a gran escala de los sistemas alimentarios. En el ámbito de la inocuidad alimentaria y del control del proceso, al igual que en otros ámbitos, los avances técnicos van por delante del conocimiento acerca de cómo utilizar estos instrumentos aprovechando al máximo su potencial y de cómo deberían regularse. Dada la necesidad de producir alimentos en mayor cantidad y más inocuos bajo la presión ejercida por los cambios demográficos y dietéticos, así como por el cambio climático, algunas innovaciones como los nuevos métodos analíticos, las biotecnologías de edición genética y las nuevas formas de producción de alimentos pueden contribuir al logro de unos sistemas alimentarios más eficientes y resilientes. Al mismo tiempo, los principales avances científicos, como la secuenciación del genoma completo, auguran una mejor identificación, caracterización y determinación de los riesgos potenciales y una mejor respuesta a los mismos, y previenen y reducen los peligros en la cadena alimentaria. Las innovaciones no necesitan ser complejas para surtir efecto. Existen numerosas oportunidades para la adaptación y promoción de las tecnologías beneficiosas, especialmente en los países de ingresos bajos. Otra función importante de la ciencia estriba en la generación de las mejores pruebas que sirvan de base a los responsables de la toma de decisiones, el sector privado y los consumidores. Actualmente, gran parte de la priorización y gestión en materia de inocuidad alimentaria no toma como base la ciencia y, por consiguiente, tal vez no represente la mejor utilización de los escasos recursos disponibles. Es necesario analizar los obstáculos y las oportunidades para la aplicación equitativa de los principales avances científicos y para la digitalización responsable de los sistemas alimentarios desde el punto de vista de la repercusión en la inocuidad alimentaria, la accesibilidad y la sostenibilidad a escala mundial, prestando atención a la preparación de los marcos reguladores y a la aceptación por parte de los consumidores.
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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.
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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.